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Quick and Easy Brownies

This easy brownie recipe takes minutes to whip up in one bowl and about 20 minutes to bake for a moist and fudgy crowd-pleasing treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 16 people
Calories 4607.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Main

  • baking spray
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan with baking spray. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Whisk sugar, flour, melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Decorate with walnut halves. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is crinkled and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 20 to 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

For exceptionally fudgy brownies, avoid overmixing the batter once the dry ingredients are added; mix just until combined. Using good quality cocoa powder will significantly elevate the chocolate flavor. Toasting the walnuts briefly before adding them can intensify their nutty aroma and prevent them from becoming soggy. For a more sophisticated finish, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the brownies immediately after removing them from the oven to enhance the chocolate's depth and provide a contrasting crunch. Ensure the brownies cool completely before slicing; this prevents crumbling and allows for clean, precise cuts.