Description
These 4-Ingredient Brownies are a must-try for anyone craving a quick and delicious dessert. With simple ingredients like cocoa, butter, sugar, and eggs, they are irresistibly fudgy and flavorful. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade brownies will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, or oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup favorite add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 square pan or a 9×5 loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder, whisking vigorously until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. Whisk for about a minute until well combined and shiny.
- Stir in the flour and salt carefully until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- (Optional) Gently fold in your choice of add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until the center appears slightly set. Do not overbake!
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure the butter is completely melted before combining with sugar and cocoa.
For an extra kick, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips as mix-ins.
These brownies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg