This quick and easy chocolate brownie recipe comes together in one bowl in minutes. Soft, fudgy brownies made with simple pantry ingredients.
This easy chocolate brownies recipe deserves a spot in every homemaker’s collection.
You can mix these brownies and have them baking in the oven in about five minutes, which makes them my go-to recipe when unexpected company calls and says they’ll be there soon. Before the doorbell rings, the house smells like rich chocolate and the coffee is already perking — ask me how I know.
This well-loved family recipe came from my sister-in-law and was the very first brownie recipe I ever made. Her handwritten recipe card is titled 4-H Chocolate Brownies, which makes me smile every time I pull it out.
Made in just one bowl with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, these brownies bake up soft, chewy, and wonderfully fudgy — just the way we like them.
Ingredients you’ll need for these easy chocolate brownies
Please refer to the printable recipe card for exact measurements for each ingredient.
- Butter – melted, for rich flavor and fudgy texture
- Cocoa powder – gives the brownies their deep chocolate flavor
- Granulated sugar – sweetens and helps create a chewy bite
- Large eggs – bind everything together
- Vanilla extract – adds warmth and depth
- All-purpose flour – structure for the brownies
- Baking powder – a small amount for light lift
- Salt – balances the sweetness
- Chopped nuts (optional) – sprinkle on top if you like nutty brownies
Step by Step Instructions for these moist and fudgy brownies:
Please refer to the printable recipe card above for more detailed instructions.
1.Mix together the melted butter and all ingredients in a mixing bowl. 
2.Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure it’s mixed well. 
3.Pour brownie batter into a parchment lined pan & bake.
Ideas for serving these fudgy chocolate brownies
- Enjoy warm, straight from the oven — simple and perfect.
- Turn them into an easy dessert by topping a brownie with ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry.
- Freeze cut brownies to keep on hand for last-minute guests. Warm briefly in the microwave and they’ll taste freshly baked.
For other Family Favorite Recipes, you might want to check out:
- This butterscotch brownies recipe is a famous Summer camp recipe everyone loves!!
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Fudge Bars Recipe
- Homemade Cookie Recipe | Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Bake Starbucks at Home with this Classic Coffee Cake Recipe-also a great recipe for coffee time guests
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Fudgy 4-H Chocolate Brownies
Mix up rich chocolate brownies in one bowl using basic pantry items. These soft, fudgy treats come together quickly with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Method
- Begin by blending the butter thoroughly into the cocoa mixture, then incorporate the eggs until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until everything is fully combined.
- Remember to scrape the sides and base of the bowl several times throughout the mixing process.
