Description
These 4-Ingredient Brownies are a delight for chocolate lovers. Made with simple ingredients like butter, cocoa, and eggs, they offer an irresistible fudgy texture. Perfect for quick dessert cravings or special gatherings, this easy recipe guarantees satisfaction with a heavenly taste.
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 (chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips or walnut)
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 or foil; set it aside.
- In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. After it's melted, add the sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk vigorously for at least a minute to dissolve the sugar.
- Add eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla, whisking for another minute until the mixture is combined and shiny.
- Stir in the flour and salt, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Optionally, fold in 1/2 cup of nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or your choice of add-ins.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the center is slightly set. Be cautious not to over-bake!
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into either 9 large squares or 16 smaller squares.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Feel free to experiment with different add-ins for a personalized touch.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg