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Best-Ever 5 Ingredient Brownies (Ultra Fudgy & Easy!)

Best-Ever 5 Ingredient Brownies (Ultra Fudgy & Easy!)
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These Best-Ever 5 Ingredient Brownies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly gooey with that classic crackly top everyone loves. Made with simple pantry staples—no fancy ingredients required—this recipe delivers bakery-style brownies with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight desserts, parties, or anytime a serious chocolate craving strikes

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (420 g) granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1 cup (226 g) salted butter, melted

  • 2/3 cup (62 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3/4 cup (98 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt*

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)

*Salt isn’t always counted toward the ingredient total, which is why these are called “5-ingredient” brownies.

Optional Add-In:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Make the Brownie Batter

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a metal 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

    2. In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture looks thick and slightly glossy and the sugar feels mostly dissolved.

    3. Whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract.

    4. Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until a thick batter forms.

    5. If using, stir in chocolate chips.

    Bake

    1. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.

    2. Bake for 33–38 minutes, until the top looks set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with thick, moist crumbs (not wet batter).

    3. Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

  • Use a metal pan for the most even baking and best texture.

  • Do not overbake—brownies continue to set as they cool.

  • For deeper flavor, try using brown butter instead of regular melted butter.

  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.

  • Freeze cooled brownies for up to 3 months.

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