How To Make Chocolate Brownies From Scratch
There’s nothing like a batch of homemade, fudgy brownies fresh out of the oven. Skip the box mix and whip up these decadent brownies with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
| Prep Time | Cook Time/Rest Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 minutes | 35 minutes/1 hour | 24 | Beginner + |
Why I Love This Recipe
How To Make Brownies From Scratch
Start by gathering your ingredients. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Sifting the items together will help blend the ingredients together better.
If you don’t have a sifter, you can use a strainer if the holes are small enough. I use mine to drain meat and sift flour—double duty!
Add the melted butter to a medium to large-sized bowl. Next, add the sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix. Add the eggs, one at a time, while mixing.
Pour the flour mixture into the egg mixture and blend. Add a little bit at a time until all of the flour mixture is blended in. You’re almost there. Mmm…
Before adding the chocolate chips to the batter, toss them in a bit of flour. I can’t explain the science behind this, but tossing the chocolate chips in the flour will keep them from sinking to the bottom of the brownie while they cook.
Mix the chocolate chips into the batter and spread them into a greased 13″ x 9″ casserole dish. These are going to be thick, chewy, and the perfect moist brownie recipe.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. If you don’t have a cake tester, a knife or toothpick will work as well.
Is Brownie Batter Supposed To Be Really Thick?
Yes, this batter will be very thick. Once cooked, the brownies will stay moist and fudgy on the inside, even if they don’t get eaten on the first day. The brownie’s top has a crunchy shell, and the chocolate chips add some richness to the dessert.
I promise this will be your go-to recipe for the best brownies in the world.
If you love these, you’ll love lunch lady brownies, too. Add some brownie frosting to the top of your brownies for an extra decadent treat.
This is such a wonderful treat and it really is so much better than brownie mix recipes.
Why Do My Brownies Get Hard?
Overmixing brownies can result in hard ones. Be sure to mix enough to incorporate the ingredients and then add them to the baking dish.
Do Brownies Freeze Well?
Brownies freeze pretty well, just make sure you wrap them up in Saran Wrap and then inside of a sealed bag to keep them from getting freezer burn. You can freeze them up to a couple of months, although fresh brownies will always taste the best.
More Delicious Brownie Recipes
- Rich, fudgy, and topped with a smooth layer of frosting, lunch lady brownies taste just like the nostalgic school cafeteria treat—only better.
- With a gooey pecan pie filling layered over rich chocolate, pecan pie brownies bring two classic desserts together in one decadent bite.
- Dense, chocolatey, and perfectly chewy, chocolate fudge brownies are the kind of treat that satisfies every sweet tooth.
- Swirled with golden caramel and studded with chocolate chips, chocolate caramel brownies are a gooey, indulgent dessert everyone will love.
- Soft and velvety with a gorgeous red hue, red velvet brownies from Bonni Bakery are a vibrant twist on the classic chocolate bar.
How To Make Chocolate Brownies From Scratch
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted (2 sticks)
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1-1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. flour for tossing chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Sift the flour, cocoa, and salt into a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
- Add the melted butter and sugar to a large bowl and mix together.
- Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, while mixing.
- Add the flour mixture and mix together.
- Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl with the tablespoon of flour. Toss.
- Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and mix well.
- Pour into the greased casserole dish, spread out, and bake for 35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
Sometimes I just love making something from scratch. It gives me a sense of accomplishment that I don’t get when I use a mix. Thank you for sharing these chocolate brownies from scratch at Friday Frenzy.
Hi Amy!
I totally agree. It is a feeling of accomplishment for sure! Friday Frenzy is always a fun party!
Your Brownies look delicious we will really enjoy them! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Hi Miz Helen!
Thanks so much and you have a wonderful day!
Will try these soon love brownies have a great week end
Thanks, Judy! You have a great weekend, too!
Love brownies will try these soon I will save this recipe
I made these tonight and they were the first, from scratch brownies, that I’ve ever made. They were a hit and oh so good!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Alicia! That’s awesome. I love to hear that!
Looks delish! Can’t wait to make these! How are these brownies if nuts are added?
Hi LaTanya! They are very delish with nuts!
Can I make these in a mini muffin pan like brownie bites?
I think that would work perfectly, and such a great idea! The cooking time might be a little less, though.
I love the recipe but what are the measurements for the flour,cocoa,salt,butter sugar and eggs.
Hi Sarhiya! If you scroll down to the bottom you will find all of the measurements and instructions in the recipe card. And you can print it out!
How can I make them vegan and taste good? I don’t eat eggs or regular milk
Hi Alice,
I would try using bananas instead of eggs. You would use one ripe banana for every egg, so in this case you would need four bananas. For the milk, you could try almond milk. Sub one cup for one cup. Be sure to check your brownies a few minutes early, because I read that they can cook a little faster with almond milk. I haven’t made it this way, but I think it will turn out great. Let me know what you think!
@Julie Pollitt,
So delicious!! My family wants me to make more brownies. They said it was the best brownies ever. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Awesome to hear! You’re welcome!
The batter was so smooth and creamy, and I may have tried a spoonful. Cannot wait to try them done! I have tried soo many recipes. This may be my go-to.
So glad you liked it!
I made these for my boyfriend and he just kept raving about them (I couldn’t have any cause I’m on a diet) but boy they sure smell good!
I am so glad that he loved them! Thanks for sharing and I am impressed with your will power! 😉