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One Bowl Brownies

Posted by: Kate / Brownies and Bars, Desserts / Posted: 01/28/21 / Last updated: 01/28/21

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Best one bowl brownie recipe! These easy brownies are made entirely in one bowl and have a beautiful shiny crust, fantastic fudgy middles, and perfect chewy edges!

One brownie cut and slightly pulled away from the rest of the brownies

This is a great basic brownie recipe! Basic doesn't mean boring though.

These one-bowl brownies are rich and chocolaty. They have fudgy middles and chewy edges.

The brownies are also easy to make, and you can make the brownies entirely in the saucepan. So they're super easy and super tasty!

How to make one-bowl brownies

Melted butter and sugar in a saucepan

In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugars, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly.

Remove pan from heat. Whisk in 1-3/4 cups chocolate chips until melted and well-combined.

Brownie batter in a saucepan

Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.

Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk in just until combined. Don't overmix.

Brownie batter in a 9x13 pan

Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing as needed.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs. Let the brownies cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.

Brownies in a gold metal baking panTips

  • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe. If using unsalted butter, increase the salt to 3/4 teaspoon.
  • Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar in this recipe.
  • Chocolate chips: Bittersweet chocolate chips are 60% cacao. A good substitute would be dark chocolate chips. If you prefer, you can use semisweet chocolate chips. However, the brownies will be sweeter.
    • If you like more chocolate chips in your brownies, feel free to increase the stirred in chocolate chips to 1 cup.
    • If you omit the stirred in portion of the chocolate chips, the brownies won't have as much of a shiny exterior.
  • All-purpose flour: It's important to use a light hand when measuring flour for brownies. To get the proper amount of flour, weigh the flour or sift or stir the flour. Lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level.
  • I recommend whisking the brownies together by hand. This helps to avoid overmixing brownies.
  • The brownies are good at room temperature but are even better after chilling in the fridge overnight.

Two brownies cut from a pan of browniesStorage

The brownies can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 4 days. However, I recommend storing the brownies, covered, in the fridge for a fudgier texture.

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One Bowl Brownies

Super easy one-bowl brownie recipe makes brownies that are fudgy in the middle and chewy at the edges.
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings:20 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy one bowl brownies, one bowl brownie recipe, one-bowl brownies
One brownie cut and slightly pulled away from the rest of the brownies
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5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips (divided)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (please see the note below)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Grease or parchment-line a 9x13-inch metal pan. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugars, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring regularly.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Whisk in 1 3/4 cups chocolate chips until melted and well-combined.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Whisk until well-combined.
  • Add flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • Whisk in just until combined. Don't overmix.
  • Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing as needed.
  • Bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs.
  • Let the brownies cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe. If using unsalted butter, increase the salt to 3/4 teaspoon. 
  • Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar in this recipe.
  • Chocolate chips: Bittersweet chocolate chips are 60% cacao. A good substitute would be dark chocolate chips. If you prefer, you can use semisweet chocolate chips. However, the brownies will be sweeter. 
    • If you like more chocolate chips in your brownies, feel free to increase the stirred in chocolate chips to 1 cup.  
    • If you omit the stirred in portion of the chocolate chips, the brownies won't have as much of a shiny exterior. 
  • All-purpose flour: It's important to use a light hand when measuring flour for brownies. To get the proper amount of flour, weigh the flour or sift or stir the flour. Lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level. 
  • The brownies are good at room temperature but are even better after chilling in the fridge overnight.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 283kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 35g (12%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 11g (55%)Trans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mg (16%)Sodium: 178mg (7%)Potassium: 174mg (5%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 23g (26%)Vitamin A: 239IU (5%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 81mg (8%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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  1. Sakina.taha says

    February 2, 2021 at 5:50 am

    5 stars
    Nice recipe

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    • Kate says

      February 2, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Jen says

    February 1, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    5 stars
    Where has this recipe been all my life??? LOL My partner said these were the best brownies I’ve ever made, and I agree! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Kate says

      February 1, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you!! I’m so glad that you liked them!

      Reply

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