Easy One-Bowl Fudge Brownies (Crackly Shiny Top!)
The easiest one-bowl brownie for a quick dessert! Nothing like from scratch baking - these homemade brownies use the microwave to prep the batter in a snap.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 185kcal
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi sweet or dark chocolate
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa I prefer Dutch process, use what you have
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnut pieces optional
Prepare a 9 x 9 baking pan by lining with parchment or aluminum foid
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees if using glass pan or dark colored pan) and place rack in center of oven.
Add butter, sugar, and chips to large microwave proof bowl and melt in 1-minute increments. I typically do this 3 times for a total of 3 minutes. You must stir well between each minute interval.
Remove from heat and stir in the eggs and vanilla, beating well with a wire whisk between the addition of each egg. Beat at least 20 times between each addition.
Stir in the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk gently if needed to remove lumps. Add optional nuts and stir in.
Pour into prepared pan and bake in center of oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until tops cracks.
If you find the brownies are slightly undercooked you may return to the oven and bake until middle is firmer.
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg