Best Brownies Ever! So easy, just one-bowl and perfectly fudgey!
by Robin
Thousands of people have made our Best Brownies Ever in a Jar recipe, but you know what I have never shared here?
How to make just one pan of these perfect, fudgey brownies! Seriously – these are the Best Brownies EVER!
This is a major fail on my part, because there really is no other brownie recipe you’ll ever need. In fact, once I fiddled and got this easy brownie recipe just right, I’ve never made another brownie and I expect I never will!
I made these brownies last week to take to a family reunion that I was incredibly nervous about.
There’s something calming for me about baking and mixing up a big pan of these went a long way to ease my nerves.
I always feel less anxious when I arrive with a dish I know will be a hit.
Oh my, I can’t exaggerate, these brownies truly are the best ever.
They’re nut-free – which is a wise consideration to make when making something for schools or gatherings. But they still have the little tender crunch like nuts – supplied by the white chocolate chips.
You can double the recipe for larger groups – I’ve made them in a 9X13 pan. Just be sure to cook them longer – 30 to 35 minutes should do.
A toothpick won’t come out clean when you test it – if it does they’ll be too dry. But your toothpick shouldn’t be too slimey either – that would mean they’re way too undercooked (i.e. a pan of lava).
A perfect pan is a bit crunchy on the outside edges – some people love that part best – and only slightly springy in the middle.
Best Brownies Ever!
So easy, just one-bowl and perfectly fudgey! Also see our “Brownies in a Jar” post for how to make these brownies into a thoughtful and beautiful gift!
Ingredients
- 2/3 tsp salt
- 1 1/8 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 eggs
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 9X9 pan.
2. Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix well.
3. In a large measuring cup pour in vegetable oil. Add vanilla. Add eggs and mix well.
4. Add wet mixture to flour mixture. Stir until well mixed. Pour the batter into the pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
We have a recipe to make these fudgey brownies into a perfect gift - great for teachers, helpers and friends!
Visit our blog, FrugalFamilyTimes.com and search "brownies in a jar".
A Perfect Gift Idea!
This is one of our favourite gifts to give friends, helpers and teachers – they’re always a big hit. We’ve had many folks ask us for the recipe after they’ve made them! Check out how to make big and small batches of these Best Brownies Ever Gift in a Jar:
More recipes for easy squares! Perfect for potlucks and gatherings…
Robin and Ed are a DIY-loving couple with over 25 years of design and build experience. Also, Robin is a Nutritionist and former Registered Dietitian and Ed is an award-winning Business Educator. We share strategies for living a rich life on a DIY budget: creative money-savvy ideas for a stylish home, healthy meals and family fun. Our work has been published in the pages of Do It Yourself, Farmhouse Style and Better Homes & Gardens magazines.
Hey quick question! I’m getting ready to make these brownies! I found this through the brownie in a jar and noticed that everything from the recipe is the same except the flour. Here it’s 1 1/8 cup and the jar is 5/8 cup that’s a pretty big difference? which one should I follow? Looking forward to making these 😊
Hi Debbie – it is indeed 1 1/8 cups flour – the brownies in a jar recipe has the flour listed in two parts: 5/8 and 1/2 cup – to make the layers. Which is 1 1/8 cups flour! 🙂 I can see how that would be confusing. Happy baking! 🙂
@frugalfamilytimes,
Just made them with only chocolate chips (what I had on hand) and while they are still baking, I can say that the batter is the BEST. BROWNIE. BATTER. EVER.
(We kept opening the oven when they first went in to scoop out more!)
Ha! I love that, Lisa! These brownies are fabulous. Glad you found the recipe and thanks for your comment! 🙂
Do you think you could make them gluten-free?
Yes! Try substituting rice flour for the wheat. 🙂