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Best-Ever 5 Ingredient Brownies Recipe

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4.5 from 56 reviews
  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x

Description

These best-ever 5 ingredient brownies are a simple, delicious, and classic treat made with staple pantry ingredients. Moist and fudgy with a rich chocolate flavor, these brownies come together quickly and bake to a perfect gooey texture that sets as they cool. Perfect for a quick dessert or an indulgent snack with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder (62 grams)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (98 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar (420 grams)
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup salted butter, melted (226 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Brownies: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line a metal 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on high for 3-4 minutes until the sugar is almost dissolved (test by rubbing a bit between your fingers to feel if granules remain). Whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract (if using). Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt, folding the mixture until thick batter forms. Optional: Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips if desired.
  2. Bake the Brownies: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 33-38 minutes. The top should look set and a toothpick inserted into the center will come out with moist crumbs, but no wet batter. The edges will have mostly clean toothpick insertion. Avoid overbaking as the brownies will continue to set as they cool.
  3. Serve and Store: Let the brownies cool for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow them to set properly. They can be enjoyed warm but will be too soft to cut neatly immediately out of the oven. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

Notes

  • The recipe technically includes 7 ingredients, but the main focus is on the five staples.
  • Using a metal baking dish helps achieve even baking and the perfect brownie crust.
  • Do not overbeat the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep brownies fudgy.
  • Every oven varies; baking times can differ slightly, so use the toothpick test as your guide.
  • Let brownies cool fully for best texture and ease of slicing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brownies, 5 ingredient brownies, chocolate dessert, easy brownies, fudgy brownies, quick dessert

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