Description
These 4-Ingredient Brownies are incredibly fudgy and delicious, making them perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare with rich cocoa flavor, this recipe is ideal for quick desserts at home. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite mix-ins for an extra treat!
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 add-ins (chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 square pan or a 9×5 loaf pan, or line with parchment or foil.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder, whisking until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, whisking until the mixture is shiny and well combined.
- Incorporate the flour and salt, mixing gently until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
- Optionally, fold in your choice of add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for around 20 minutes, checking that the center is slightly set. Avoid over-baking!
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into 9 large squares or 16 smaller squares.
Notes
For a richer taste, use high-quality dark chocolate or cocoa powder.
Make sure the butter is properly melted to ensure a smooth batter.
Add-ins can be customized according to personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg