Description
These delicious 4-Ingredient Brownies are the perfect homemade treat. They feature a fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. With minimal prep time and ingredients, these brownies are sure to impress all chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, or oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, preferably, dutch processed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt, leave out if using salted butter
- 1/2 cup favorite adds-ins (chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips or walnut)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 square pan or a 9×5 loaf pan, or line it with parchment or foil; set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 1 minute. Add in the sugar and cocoa powder, whisking vigorously for at least a minute until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the eggs one by one and then the vanilla, whisking for at least 1 minute until the batter is shiny and well combined.
- Stir in the flour and salt until fully combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Optionally, fold in your choice of 1/2 cup of nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or any desired add-ins.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the center is slightly set. Be cautious not to over-bake!
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into 9 large squares or 16 smaller squares.
Notes
Ensure the butter is melted completely for best results.
Be careful to not overmix after adding flour to maintain a fudgy texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg