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best-ever 5 ingredient brownies

January 24, 2023 91 Comments

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My Best-Ever 5-Ingredient Brownies are ultra fudgy with rich chocolate flavor and that classic crinkly top. All you need for this easy brownie recipe is butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, and less than 1 hour from start to end. They’re more delicious than a boxed mix – but completely unfussy!

A stack of fudgy brownies on a wire rack, with a crackly top dusted with powdered sugar. this recipe

This recipe was originally published in April of 2018, but I’ve just updated it with new photos, and more tips & tricks after re-testing it a few times.

You just can’t beat homemade brownies! Especially these ones – this recipe is delicious, easy, and completely fuss-free. They truly are the best brownies! Let’s dive in!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Fudgy, Crinkle Top Brownies – These brownies are ultra rich and fudgy, with that crackly top we long for in a brownie recipe!
  • Few Ingredients – You only need 5 simple ingredients to make these perfect brownies. But, you can also dress them up a bit if you’d like!
  • Easy Brownie Recipe – These fudgy brownies come together in under an hour from start to finish, with minimal tools and ingredients! This easy recipe is sure to become a staple in your house.
A close-up on a fudgy brownie peeking up out of a row of brownies, with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Ingredient Overview

  • Butter – I always use salted buter for the best flavor, but feel free to use unsalted butter if you prefer. Some people make brownies with vegetable oil, but I prefer butter for the flavor!
  • Eggs – Use large eggs.
  • Sugar – If you want to keep this to strictly 5 ingredients, use granulated sugar. Otherwise, use a mix of granulated sugar and brown sugar for a little extra depth of flavor.
  • Flour – Flour adds structure. Use all-purpose flour. Spoon & level your flour for best results, or use a scale. Scooping the measuring cup directly in will lead to too much flour.
  • Cocoa Powder – This (obviously) brings the chocolate to the brownies!
  • Vanilla extract – This technically takes you beyond 5 ingredients, but I always add vanilla to just about everything I bake. If you keep vanilla extract on hand, add it! If you absolutely can’t get your hands on any, or don’t want to make a trip to the store, these will still be good without it.
  • Salt – This is the “sixth ingredient” – but I don’t know of a home that doesn’t keep salt on hand, so typically salt isn’t counted in an ingredient total.

Ingredient Substitutions:

  • Gluten-free – I haven’t tested this recipe in a gluten-free version, but they theoretically will work with a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour. Let me know if you do try it!
  • Dairy-free – Use your favorite dairy-free butter sticks to make this recipe dairy-free.
  • Variations – See variations farther down in this post for ideas on customizing these brownies with add-ins.

How to Make this Recipe Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Make the Brownie Batter. Melt the butter in a large bowl, then whisk the eggs and vanilla extract into the melted butter. Continue whisking, or mix with a hand mixer, for 2 minutes – this will create the crinkly top on our brownies. Fold in the dry ingredients, and any mix-ins you may want to use (see variations below) with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.

Two images: one of a bowl of the whipped butter, eggs, and sugar and one of the silky brownie batter.

Step 2: Bake the Brownies. Spread the batter in a parchment paper lined 9×9 pan. Bake as directed in the recipe card below for best results.

Two image: one of a pan of brownie batter, and one of a pan of baked brownies.

That’s it – this is an incredibly easy dessert with just two steps! The hardest part of this simple recipe is waiting for the brownies to bake. I hope these become your new most-loved, all-occasion brownies! They’ve certainly solidified their place in my dessert repertoire – which as you know, is extensive.

Expert Success Tips:

  • Don’t over bake – Follow the bake time and directions given in the recipe card below for best results. It’s better to have slightly under baked brownies with nice fudgy middles, than over baked ones.
  • Baking pan – Glass is a poor conductor of heat – almost every baker will tell you this. Use a ceramic or metal pan here rather than a glass one.

FAQs:

  • Can I double this recipe? Yes, double and bake in a 9×13 pan. Start with a similar bake time as in the recipe card below, adding a few minutes more at a time as needed.
  • Can I halve this recipe? Yes, try baking it in a standard size loaf pan or a 6-inch round cake pan for brownies of a similar thickness to these, or in the same size 9×9 pan for a thinner brownie. Start with 18 minutes and go from there, checking for doneness in the same way.
  • How do I get crackly tops on my brownies? Whisking the eggs into the melted butter & sugar for a few minutes adds air to the batter, which creates that crinkly effect on top.
  • Are these brownies fudgy? Yes! These are fudgy and chewy – not cakey brownies.
  • Can I use a different size or shape pan? Yes. You can also use an 8 or 9 inch oven safe skillet or a 8 or 9 inch round cake pan in a pinch.

Recipe Variations:

  • Mix-Ins – Feel free to add any mix-ins you like to these easy brownies! Try any of the following: chopped nuts, chocolate chunks, leftover holiday candy (think chopped reese’s cups, leftover Easter chocolate, Halloween candy, or Christmas candy), white chocolate chips, or caramel baking chips. Fold any desired mix-ins into the batter after adding the dry ingredients. Add 3/4 cup to 1 cup of chocolate chips or whatever mix-in you’re using.
  • Frosting – This chocolate cream cheese frosting would put these to the next level! Just make 1/4 of the frosting amount. I know some folks love a chewy, frosted brownie, and others don’t – these are fabulous either way.
A close-up on a stack of the fudgy brownies.

Serving + Storing this Recipe:

Let brownies cool at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing. The longer you let them cool, the more easily they’ll hold a shape, but I do like to dive in while they’re still warm. Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for 4-6 days.

Special Tools:

  • 9×9 Pan – A ceramic or metal 9×9 square pan is ideal for this recipe.
  • Cordless Mixer – I love the flexibility of a cordless electric mixer!
  • Offset Spatula – An offset spatula makes spreading batter a breeze, and I use it for tons of things – especially when frosting cakes, bars, etc.

More Brownie Recipes to Love:

  • Gooey S’mores Brownies
  • Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies
  • Black Forest Brownies
  • Layered Mint Chocolate Brownies
  • Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

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A stack of fudgy brownies with crackly tops and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Best-Ever 5 Ingredient Brownies

These brownies are so fudgy and gooey, with a perfect crackly top. They’re made with only 5 ingredients – butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and cocoa powder! 
5 from 40 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: Easy Brownie Recipe, Fudgy Brownie Recipe, Best Brownie Recipe, 5 Ingredient Brownie Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 135 grams
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional, but recommended if you have it on hand

Instructions

  • Make the Brownies: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Line a ceramic or metal 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper. 
    Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the sugar. Whisk in the eggs, and vanilla if using. Whisk for a full two minutes to develop a crinkly top – or use an electric mixer on high speed, if desired. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold in until you have a thick batter.
  • Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into your baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes. The top will look set, and a toothpick inserted will have moist crumbs on it, but it shouldn't have runny batter. (You can also use the tip of a knife to lift up a little piece from the center to more clearly see the doneness, if you have a hard time judging when brownies are done).
  • Serve + Store: Let brownies cool 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing. They're amazing warm, but won't hold a neat shape. The longer they cool, the more easily you can slice and serve them. Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temp for 3-4 days or in the fridge for 4-6 days.

Notes

Note: If you want to serve these and have them hold their shape, as usual, you need to let them fully cool before cutting into them! If not, dig in!
Note: To help speed the cooling process, you can fill a larger baking dish with ice cubes and a little cold water. Set the baking dish with the brownies inside the ice-filled baking dish (make sure that the water won’t come up over the sides into the brownie pan) and let them cool that way. 
Note:  Don’t use an 8×8 pan – there is too much batter in this recipe for a smaller pan and it may spill over. If you only have an 8×8 pan, and if you also have a cupcake pan, spoon batter into three cupcake liners in the cupcake pan, then use the remaining batter in your 8×8 pan. 

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal

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  1. Taylah says

    March 10, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    They were so gooey, chocolatey and super easy to make!
    These are officially my go to brownies 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      March 14, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      Love to hear that – thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Deb says

    March 04, 2023 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    I wish I could post a picture. They are phenomenal! I used Hershey dark cocoa powder oh my so good!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      March 07, 2023 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks, Deb! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rita says

    February 24, 2023 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    Actually the best brownies I have ever had!!!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      February 25, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Rita! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    February 05, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for a simple dairy free brownie recipe and I’m so happy I found your page! It was an absolute winner in our house. Thank you! ❤

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      February 06, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Aren says

    December 15, 2022 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    it didnt sit right with me to use only 5 ingredients, so i did add 1/2 tsp of baking powder, a 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1tsp vanilla imitation. came out amazing! and you can use an 8×8 pan if you have a taller one, you’ll just have thicker brownies. Also, the thicker you make them, the longer you’ll have to cook it, my super thick brownies took around 40min.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      December 15, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks for your review, and including those notes on how you modified the recipe Aren!

      Reply
  6. Denise Walker says

    October 22, 2022 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    I have made these (and shared with friends!) multiple times. Every time they are delicious, and friends always request them. They are easy, I always have the ingredients on hand, and they take very little time. It’s a win-win. They’re my go-to recipe for chocolate! (sometimes, I put chocolate chips on top when they come out of oven and then, they’re iced!(

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      October 22, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Love the chocolate chip icing tip! Thanks for the sweet review, Denise ☺️

      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    July 31, 2022 at 11:53 pm

    Hi there. Just wanted to say that in the body of the recipe you state in “Minimal equipment” that you need an 8×8 ceramic pan, but in the notes you specify not to use an 8×8 pan.

    Looking forward to giving these a go!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      August 01, 2022 at 11:43 am

      Hi Tammy! Sorry about that, use a 9×9 pan and not an 8×8 pan. I’ll update the recipe to reflect that! Let me know how the brownies turn out. 🙂

      Reply
  8. year 6 says

    June 15, 2022 at 3:26 am

    5 stars
    tasted amazing did for year 6 enterprise week made two batches with five pounds.

    Reply
  9. Anna says

    May 16, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made these today and they were amazing! The recipe was super simple and the brownies are rich and decadent! Exactly what I needed after a Monday in May teaching high school!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 17, 2022 at 9:24 am

      Glad to hear it, Anna! Happy baking. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Katelin says

    March 19, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    I made this just to try something new, They turned out amazing! I’m definitely making this recipe again.
    They were so easy to do….I 100% recommand this recipe if your a new baker or your trying to make something or a special occasion in the last minute this is it..

    Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      March 23, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Thank YOU so much, Katelin for making my recipe & taking the time to leave a comment! Glad you enjoyed the brownies. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Chelsea says

    August 17, 2021 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was so easy to follow and delicious! I already had everything on hand and only took a few minutes to mix up. Definitely making again!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      August 17, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these brownies, Chelsea! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Judew says

    July 21, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    Hi. Do the flour and cocoa powder have to be sifted before adding, or you just add without sifting?

    Reply
  13. Emily B says

    February 09, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    This was so simple and delicious!! I made in a 9×13 pan, baked for 22 minutes. They’re perfect!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      February 15, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      Glad you enjoyed these Emily! Thanks for giving them a try. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jane says

    February 09, 2021 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    These brownies were so easy to make, and my family gobbled them up!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      February 09, 2021 at 11:57 am

      Thanks so much, Jane!

      Reply
  15. Caroline says

    October 20, 2020 at 1:07 am

    5 stars
    These are amazing! I love that they are just 5 ingredients and can be done in one bowl. The bonus too is that these are all store cupboard ingredients! My oven runs cool so I knew they’d need a few extra minutes and they were perfect. The exact blend of fudgy but with a little crisp on top. They lasted 6 hours in my house….

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      January 07, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Glad to hear you loved these brownies, Caroline! They always disappear quickly in our house too 🙂

      Reply
  16. Anton Gregus says

    October 03, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I put chocolate chips in it, and it was AMAZING. So moist and delicious.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      October 11, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these! Thanks for leaving a comment. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Kathy says

    January 22, 2020 at 11:46 am

    It doesn’t specify on the flour is it self rising or plain flour? I would think plane with the eggs but I wanted to make sure.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      January 22, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Kathy! It’s plain (all-purpose) flour. Happy baking!

      Reply
  18. Kristin Gustafson says

    October 28, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    5 stars
    These are phenomenal!! They are as easy to make as described. I will definitely make these again. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      November 03, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks, Kristin! So glad you enjoyed them ❤️

      Reply
  19. Breana Jenner says

    September 26, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    I tried these last night and they were so good. I love when I can find an easy brownie recipe that someone made. But as soon as I put them on the plate and left the room for a minute my siblings came in and ate them all but one.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      November 08, 2019 at 11:10 am

      So glad you enjoyed these, Breana! Better make two batches next time 🙂

      Reply
  20. Melody says

    September 06, 2019 at 12:32 am

    5 stars
    These are in the oven as I type! A little midnight baking. 😛 I only had one stick of butter so I subbed the rest with olive oil. I opted to add vanilla and salt and the batter tasted sooo good. Can’t wait!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      September 06, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Sounds delish!! Let me know how they turn out – that olive oil trick might come in handy for me ?. And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, Melody! ❤️

      Reply
  21. Jordan says

    August 15, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    Literally the best brownies I have ever made! I was impressed with how balanced these brownies were. They had the perfect crisp side, and soft center. This is my new go to recipe! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      August 16, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind comment, Jordan!! So glad you love these brownies – they’re one of my favorite recipes! ❤️??

      Reply
  22. Maria says

    July 21, 2019 at 4:02 am

    We’re in australia and not sure how much a stick of butter is as we work in metric system (grams). How much butter in grams or oz?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      July 21, 2019 at 7:43 am

      It would be 4oz of butter! ☺️ hope that helps!

      Reply
  23. Hana says

    June 12, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made these today, brownies are a beloved dessert in our house and we love heating them up again in the microwave and then digging in with a scoop of ice cream. As soon as I pulled these out my siblings ran to them, and they’re already finished. I added chocolate chips to the batter, it made it even more gooey and amazing!! Thank you for this great recipe.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 12, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      Wow Hana – thanks so much for your kind comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed these brownies ❤️

      Reply
  24. Holly says

    June 08, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    5 stars
    Can I. grease the pan instead of using parchment paper?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 08, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Yes that should work fine!

      Reply
  25. Aaron says

    May 27, 2019 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    I added 2 eggs instead of 4 and it looks so nice and ready. Should I add the other 2 now?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 27, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Hi Aaron! Yes, add the other 2 eggs for a total of 4. I’ve never tried the recipe with less eggs so I have no idea how it would turn out – it might not work.

      Reply
  26. Vicki says

    May 08, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    I love cinnamon
    So added some to recipe
    Gracious Me
    Delish recipe & SIMPLE

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 08, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Thanks for your comment Vicki! Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Tonya says

    April 03, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    I made these last night and I still can’t lay off of them! I keep pinching off a sliver and you know there are less calories that way if it’s just a sliver. Kidding aside, they were just as you said they would be! Incredibly moist inside and some crunch outside! I’d like to try mixing these with some toasted pecans next time…and there WILL be a next time. 😀

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      April 03, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      Tonya, you made my day! ❤️? thanks so much for trying these and for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment! Pecans sound like an AMAZING addition to these! I actually just made them last night with toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs on top for a s’mores twist! ?

      Reply
      • Tonya says

        January 31, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        I just want you to know that…I deliberately don’t buy cocoa powder because of this recipe. I came here to tell you that!

        Reply
        • Katelin says

          March 19, 2022 at 4:35 pm

          Please don’t put hateful comments on this site, this recipe is amazing.

          #IfYouHaveNothingNiceToSayDontSayNothingAtAll.

          Have an amazing day.

          Reply
          • Stephanie Simmons says

            March 23, 2022 at 3:49 pm

            Katelin, I think Tonya meant that she avoids buying cocoa powder in an effort to stay away from these brownies because otherwise she would be making them all the time. Her original comment was that she really enjoyed them. BUT I want to say thank you for encouraging kindness on the internet! 🙂

          • Tonya says

            November 17, 2022 at 7:38 pm

            Katelin, I know I’m months late, but no, no, no! My comment wasn’t meant to be nasty! It’s just as Stephanie Simmons stated! I rarely buy cocoa powder because I will bake these heavenly (yet sinful) brownies and eat them! They are wayyyy too delicious! But I’m happy you have her back! I also troll trolls, so high five!

          • Stephanie Simmons says

            November 21, 2022 at 11:35 am

            Thanks, Tonya! 🙂

  28. Leticia Rasnick says

    March 09, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Please if you are going to make these brownies use a bigger baking dish like a 9×13. This recipe was too much for a 8×8 pan. Therefore it did not bake properly. I baked for 45 min in order to get the middle done. The edges were hard and the middle sunk after removing from oven. Beware!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      March 18, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Leticia. I’m sorry to hear you didn’t love these brownies. However, the recipe is designed for a 9×9 pan and neither myself nor anyone else who has made this recipe has ever had an issue with the batter being too much for that size pan. The middle of the brownies will always seem a little underdone compared to the edges – but the center will set up as the brownies cool outside the oven. As I say in the recipe, a toothpick inserted in the center may still have moist crumbs on it – at this point, the brownies are done. They will be gooey in the middle, but they are done. Baking the brownies for more than 35 minutes is NOT recommended and they will certainly be over baked and dry. Also, it’s very common for the center to sink with most dessert bars (blondies and brownies) as they cool. That doesn’t mean the recipe failed.

      Reply
    • Erin says

      December 12, 2019 at 11:09 pm

      I had the same issue… they’ve been in the oven 40 minutes now and still very wet in the center. Came to read the comments to see if anyone else had this issue. I would 100% agree with the bigger pan comment as they’re very tall but wet right now.

      Reply
    • Erin says

      December 12, 2019 at 11:13 pm

      These smell Devine but they’ve been in the oven over 40 minutes now and still very wet in the center. Came to read the comments to see if anyone else had this issue. I would 100% agree with the bigger pan comment as they’re very tall but still very much liquor in the center right now.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Simmons says

        January 22, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        Hi Erin!

        So sorry to hear you had problems with these. Myself and many other readers have made these many, many times with no issues. It’s possible that your oven could be running cold (our oven had the opposite problem last year – it was running hot and flattening/burning all my cookies). The center of the brownies should look a tad underdone when you pull them out, but the edges will look set. The center will set up more as they cool – that’s just the way brownies are, and these are super fudgy, not cakey. You could also try them in a 9×13 pan, starting with 15-18 minutes and adding 2-3 minutes at a time until done. A toothpick inserted into the center should NOT be completely clean – it should have some moist crumbs, but a toothpick inserted into the outer edge will come out clean. (Just a disclaimer, I haven’t tried this recipe in a 9×13 pan, so I’m not 100% sure that it will work, but it should be fine, just watch the bake time and know they’ll be quite a bit thinner). Hope that helps some! Let me know if you give them a try again. 🙂

        Reply
  29. Jasmine says

    December 13, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    I really want to try this recipe but can I just clarify the ingredients? 🙂

    2 sticks melted butter – is this salted or unsalted butter?
    2 cups granulated sugar
    4 eggs – what size eggs do you use?
    1 cup flour – what kind of flour do you use? All-purpose or self-raising?
    2/3 cup cocoa powder – do you use dutch-processed or natural?

    Thank you in advance 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      December 13, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      Hi Jasmine! I prefer to use salted butter in all my recipes so I did use salted in these brownies. I use large eggs and all-purpose flour, and natural cocoa powder. Sorry that wasn’t clear! I’m slowly working on updating older recipes to give clearer directions 🙂 Hope you love the brownies! ❤️

      Reply
      • Jasmine says

        December 17, 2018 at 7:43 am

        Thank you so much for your reply! Can’t wait to make these <3

        Reply
        • Stephanie Simmons says

          December 27, 2018 at 1:43 pm

          Of course! ❤️

          Reply
  30. Marjory says

    May 09, 2018 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    We share your passion for brownies and LOVE this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 10, 2018 at 8:11 am

      Glad to hear it, Marjory! ❤️

      Reply
  31. April says

    May 09, 2018 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    I love how easy these are – turned out great!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 10, 2018 at 8:11 am

      Thank you April! So glad you liked them ❤️

      Reply
  32. Jazmin says

    May 01, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good!! Love how fudgy these are and it’s so easy.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      That’s exactly why I love these! Thanks, Jazmin!

      Reply
      • Bobby says

        October 17, 2018 at 12:29 pm

        I baked them for the 30 minutes and they are still not done. What did I do wrong?

        Reply
        • Stephanie Simmons says

          October 17, 2018 at 12:43 pm

          Hi Bobby. After 30 minutes, the edges should be a bit crisp and the center will still be a bit gooey. They will set up more the longer they cool. Did you test the center with a toothpick? And was your oven set at 350 degrees? You can always add 3-5 more minutes, and test the center with a toothpick again. It’s ok if the toothpick comes out with wet crumbs on it.

          Reply
  33. Meagen Brosius says

    May 01, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try these! They look SO decadent and delicious. Brownies are pretty much the ultimate dessert so I’m sure they”ll be a big hit with the family too!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Yes!! They are the ultimate dessert ? Hope your family and you love them!!

      Reply
  34. Lisa says

    May 01, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Your brownie obsession sounds like my cupcake obsession! These look amazing and make my mouth water just by looking at the pictures!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      Thank you Lisa!!

      Reply
  35. Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says

    May 01, 2018 at 12:13 am

    5 stars
    Gosh…these brownies look amazing! I love how chocolatey it is and I think I can wait for 35 mins patiently for a big slice of this. Yum!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      They’re totally worth the (short) wait! ❤️

      Reply
  36. Karlton says

    May 01, 2018 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    I love how easy these are! I’ll be adding this to my weekend to-do list. I was a lot like you for a long time, not a brownie fan. So glad you found the right recipe.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      Thank you, Karlton! I hope you love these!!

      Reply
  37. Anna says

    April 30, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never met a person who doesn’t like brownies – these look absolutely, gobsmackingly delicious. I think I’ll be trying this recipe and your other brownie recipes too!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Haha I was such a weirdo! ? Thank you so much, Anna! Let me know how they work out for you!

      Reply
  38. Camila Hurst says

    April 30, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    I am using every fiber of my self control to help me from getting up and baking these right now. I’d eat the whole pan and I just can’t today lol I already had a treat!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Haha eating the whole pan is, ahem, a dangerous and delicious side effect of making these!! ?

      Reply
  39. Leandi says

    April 30, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    You can never have too many brownie recipes! These look amazing, so moist and chocolatey! Definitely going to try them!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Glad you agree ? Let me know how they turn out!!

      Reply
  40. Alisa Infanti says

    April 30, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I am totally drooling over your pics! I love the fact that these can be done all in one bowl! That is a total win!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      May 01, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Alisa! ❤️ One-bowl desserts are the BEST!

      Reply

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