Homemade Brownies might just be the most comforting treat! This EASY Homemade Brownies Recipe can make any day better and satisfy any sweet tooth. These are truly the best ever brownies and they will stay in your family for generations to come. If you’ve wondered how to make brownies from scratch, this recipe is for you. They’re super dense, moist, rich, and perfect!
Homemade Brownies Recipe
This Homemade Brownie recipe makes the most amazing fudgy brownies you will ever taste, and they’re easy enough for any level of baker!
Making brownies from scratch couldn’t be easier. I believe that everyone needs a killer brownie recipe for any and every occasion, and they’re guaranteed to brighten up any bad day.
Why is this recipe so good?
- These are made completely from scratch (no box mix here) and you can taste the homemade goodness.
- Even though they’re homemade, this recipe is EASY. If I can do it, so can you!
- You won’t believe how chocolatey these brownies are.
- This is the perfect dessert to make for holidays, bake sales, or just a regular night when you need a chocolate fix.
- These homemade brownies are super moist, rich, and the perfect soft yet chewy texture.
What ingredients do I need to make brownies from scratch?
You don’t actually need that many ingredients, believe it or not.
Ingredient List:
- Cake Flour – I use this instead of all-purpose flour to make them super soft and moist.
- Baking Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Unsweetened Chocolate – finely chopped
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Chopped pecans or walnuts – optional, but they make a great addition
This brownie recipe doesn’t use cocoa powder, just straight-up chocolate perfectly melted. Yum!
Top Recipe Tips
- This recipe is made for a 13×9-inch baking pan. If you use a different size pan, make sure the batter will fit, and be aware that the cooking times may need to be adjusted.
- I highly recommend using toasted pecans or walnuts to add a crunchy texture to these chewy homemade brownies.
- Use the two sheets of aluminum foil in the bottom of the pan (as detailed in the recipe card) to make it super easy to lift brownies out of the pan after baking.
- A toothpick should come out clean when they are fully cooked.
How to Make Brownies from Scratch
This easy homemade brownies recipe is a family favorite.
- Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 325°F and preparing the pan with aluminum foil. Toast nuts in the oven if using them
- Melt: Melt butter in a large mixing bowl, then stir in chocolate pieces until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix: Combine flour, salt, & baking powder in a bowl. Then whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the bowl of chocolate in steps. Lastly, fold the flour mixture into the rest of the batter.
- Bake: Pour brownie batter into the baking pan and smooth out, then bake 30-35 minutes.
- Serve: Let them cool, cut into squares, and serve!
Follow the step-by-step photos, check the recipe card below for full instructions, and watch the video to see how it’s all done.
Best Ways to Serve Homemade Brownies
Let’s be honest, there’s no wrong way to serve these delicious and easy homemade brownies! They’re just SO good.
If you just want a simple little addition, serve the fresh brownies with a bit of whipped cream on top, maybe even add some berries.
If you’re really in the mood for a treat, serve them while they’re still warm and top them with vanilla ice cream…and a little chocolate sauce for good measure. Melty ice cream mixed with chewy brownies is like heaven!
Since you’re eating the best brownies ever, go all out. I think the best way to end any long day is with a glass of red wine (or milk) and a few of these.
Best Brownie Recipes
This homemade from-scratch recipe is the best of the best, for sure. It’s a classic chewy chocolate brownie! But if you want to try some different flavor variations, these are all delicious too!
- Pumpkin Brownies
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
- Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies
- Deep Fried Brownie Bites
- Best Gluten Free Brownies
- Strawberry Brownies
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies
Can you substitute eggs in this homemade brownie recipe?
Yes! If you prefer a lower cholesterol version, you can swap out the eggs for applesauce or bananas. Simply use 1/3 cup applesauce as a swap for 1 egg.
How do I make these brownies more cakey? What about more chewy?
The amount of eggs in the recipe is what makes the brownies either more cakey or more chewy. Basically:
- To make brownies more chewy, use less eggs.
- To make brownies more cakey, use more eggs.
I think the combo we have in these easy recipe is perfection, but you can play around with it and make it your own! One more egg will make things much fluffier, while the recipe as is will give you a denser, chewier brownie.
If cake is more your thing, be sure to check out our favorite Brownie Cake!
How can I soften a hard brownie?
If you accidentally leave a brownie out and it becomes too hard…DO NOT FRET! We don’t want a single brownie crumb to go to waste.
Here’s my favorite trick: Wrap the brownie in a moist paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds. It works like a charm!
How long do these homemade brownies keep?
Brownies stored in an airtight container should be great for 3-5 days at room temperature. One great tip for keeping them extra moist is storing the brownies in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.
Here’s another interesting tip: When you store your brownies as explained above, slip a slice of bread into the top of the container before closing. The moisture from the bread should give your brownies a few extra days of soft, chewy perfection. If you notice the bread getting stale, simply replace it. Done and done!
I can’t wait for you to try these out. I’m confident you’ll agree that they are the best ever homemade brownies! So chocolatey and moist. Yum!
Watch the VIDEO and see the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Brownies from Scratch. Enjoy!
Looking for more chocolate recipes? Here are some of our favorites!
- Chocolate Truffles
- Giant Chocolate Caramel Cookie
- Chocolate Spritz Cookies
- Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Sugar Cookies
- Easy Chocolate Croissants
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pound Cake
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark
- Chocolate Toffee Crackers
Easy Homemade Brownies From Scratch
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups cake flour 150 grams (SEE NOTE)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse salt optional, but adds a special touch
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder 3 grams
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 170 grams, cut into 1-inch pieces (1½ sticks)
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 170 grams, finely chopped
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar 450 grams
- 4 large eggs 200 grams
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 12 grams
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts 114 grams, optional
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Cover a 13x9-inch baking pan with 2 folded sheets of aluminum foil – the first sheet will go across one way and the second sheet should go the length of the over way and be perpendicular to the first sheet. Cut the foil long enough to hang over all edges by 3 inches. The foil will be used to lift the cooked brownies from the pan. Spray the foil-lined pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt(s), and baking powder. Whisk well.1¼ cups cake flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon coarse salt, ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- Melt the butter in a large heatproof bowl. Add the chopped chocolate and stir until completely smooth and incorporated. If necessary, gently heat the chocolate/butter mixture, on HIGH, in 10-second increments, until the chocolate is melted. Stir often.12 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- When the chocolate mixture is smooth, gradually whisk in the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time until thoroughly combined. Add the vanilla and whisk again.2¼ cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour mixture in 3 additions. Fold gently with a rubber spatula after each addition until batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it into the corners and smoothing the surface. If using nuts, sprinkle them evenly over the batter.1 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Transfer brownies to a cooling rack and cool to room temperature. Remove cooled brownies from the pan by lifting the foil overhang. Cut into 2-inch squares.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Flour: If you don't have cake flour, you can make your own by measuring 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour, removing 2½ tablespoons from the cup, and adding 2½ tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk together and sift well before using.
- This recipe is made for a 13x9-inch baking pan. If you use a different size pan, make sure the batter will fit, and be aware that the cooking times may need to be adjusted.
- I highly recommend using toasted pecans or walnuts to add a crunchy texture to these chewy homemade brownies.
- Use the two sheets of aluminum foil in the bottom of the pan (as detailed in the recipe card) to make it super easy to lift brownies out of the pan after baking.
- A toothpick should come out clean when they are fully cooked.
- These brownies are perfect, in my opinion. They are rich, dense, chewy, and the crackly top is terrific. Personally, I love them even more with the toasted pecans.
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These will be so fun (and messy) to make with my boys!
The messiness will make it even more fun and memorable!
They are very good!! And easy also!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed these!!
I dont mix the nuts in just sprinkle on top of batter? Will they sink in or just bake on top?
They sink in just slightly! You can mix them in if you’d like them all throughout!
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