Looking for an easy, one-bowl recipe to satisfy all your cravings and desires. Nothing can satisfy that pang and need for chlorate that drives us nuts except for these perfect brownies. This is likely the easier brownie recipe you’ll ever find–it’s definitely the easiest one I’ve made and by far my favorite!
Why These Brownies are the Best
It can be hard to find a recipe for the perfect brownies that are rich and fudgy but still have that delicate, crackly top. But this brownie recipe is truly wonderful. It delivers a deep, chocolatey flavor and a gooey center every time, regardless of whether you prefer your brownies cut into small squares or generous slices. It’s a game-changer, making it easy to achieve that perfect balance in every bite.
What sets this brownie recipe apart is its versatility with add-ins and toppings. You can go classic with just a dusting of powdered sugar or add a handful of chopped nuts for a delightful crunch. For a more decadent treat, swirl in some creamy peanut butter or sprinkle in a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for bursts of extra chocolatey goodness.
The Importance of Each Ingredient:
Each ingredient in this recipe plays an essential role:
- Granulated sugar: This provides the necessary sweetness and contributes to the brownies’ moist texture, creating that signature fudginess.
- All-purpose flour: A small amount of flour ensures the brownies have structure without becoming cakey, maintaining their dense, fudgy quality.
- Cocoa powder: This is the heart of the brownies, giving them a deep, rich chocolate flavor. It also helps in creating that perfect, crackly top.
- Chocolate chips: These add bursts of melty chocolate throughout the brownies, enhancing the overall chocolatey experience.
- Salt: A pinch of salt balances the sweetness and intensifies the chocolate flavor, making each bite more satisfying.
- Egg: The egg binds the ingredients together, contributing to the brownies’ fudgy texture and helping to achieve that shiny, crackly top.
- Olive oil: Olive oil adds moisture and richness, making the brownies tender and giving them a unique, subtle flavor.
- Water: Water helps to dissolve the cocoa powder and sugar, ensuring a smooth batter and consistent texture throughout the brownies.
- Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a layer of complexity to the taste, making the brownies even more delicious.
- Ground coffee (optional): Coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor without being overpowering, adding depth and richness to the brownies.
Every ingredient matters, but they all come together in one simple bowl! That’s why this recipe is simply better than the rest!
Easy Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large eggs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground coffee optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ or 180℃ and prepare an 8×8 deep baking pan with parchment paper and butter.
- In a small bowl, combine your flour, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, coffee grounds (optional), and chocolate chips.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together your oil, water, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour your dry ingredient mixture into your wet one and stir to combine. The batter should be thick and there should be no pockets of flour.
- Pour the batter into your baking pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with several moist crumbs.
- Enjoy!
