The best things in life usually don’t come in a box, and neither do these easy homemade brownies! The best part? They only take five minutes to throw together and use only staple ingredients.
These brownies are fudgy in the middle and slightly crunchy on top. They’re so delicious, perfect to pair with a scoop of ice cream.
I dare you to think outside of the box! They’re so simple to make that you will realize you never needed a boxed brownie mix to start with!
I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but these brownies only take five minutes and use only staple ingredients, making them all too easy for those last minute indulgences!
This brownie batter is amazing in brookies, too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Pantry Staple Ingredients – Chances are, you have everything you need to make homemade brownies. Skip the mix and avoid unknown additives!
Easy to Serve – Customize these brownies with your favorite toppings for a family-friendly dessert everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil
- White Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- All Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa
- Baking Powder
- Salt
Tip
Use a plastic knife for a clean slice!
Frequently Asked Questions
Try not to cut your brownies ahead of time, as the edges will dry out a bit after they’ve been cut. No matter how tightly you wrap them, the oxygen will still create harder edges.
My self control would never allow me to wait until the second day, but some people believe that the cooling process allows the ingredients to meld together better if you wait!
That makes this the perfect dessert to make ahead (if you have more willpower than me, that is).
Because metal is a better heat conductor than glass, it’s a great choice for your brownies. But don’t worry, they’ll be delicious in a glass pan too, I promise!
Serving Suggestions
Storage Tips
Layer your brownies with parchment paper (to prevent sticking) in an airtight container. They will keep for 3-4 days when stored at room temperature.
Brownies also store well in the refrigerator. You can store these homemade brownies in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap (as a full block or individually) to store for 4-6 months.
Easy Homemade Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (size large)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8×8 pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl or the fitted bowl of your stand mixer, add oil, sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups white granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 large eggs
- In a separate small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry mixture into your wet mixture until completely combined.
- Bake 40 minutes.
Julie’s Tips
- Did you know? Slicing your brownies with a plastic knife is the ultimate trick. I don’t know why it works, but it does!
- You can use a smaller pan, but your baking time will be a little higher.
Storage Tips
Layer your brownies with parchment paper (to prevent sticking) in an airtight container. They will keep for 3-4 days when stored at room temperature. Brownies also store well in the refrigerator. You can store these homemade brownies in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap (as a full block or individually) to store for 4-6 months.Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Mine never got fully cooked very runny. Like a lava cake. Not sure what I did wrong. I did cook it in a glass pan.
Hi Carol,
I’m so sorry to hear that! Sounds like maybe you skipped the baking powder by accident? I hope you’ll try them again one day, they are so delicious!
Have a good afternoon,
Julie
Box brownies just don’t do it anymore. I have to make these instead. Took them to work one time and was told they are “crack” brownies.
love it! that made my day!
Oh Yum!! These do look simple to make yet delicious!!
I’m so sorry, 4! I just updated the post format yesterday and missed it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Hi there! This looks so good! I was wondering though, how many eggs do you use? I can’t find them listed in the ingredients. Thank you! I can’t wait to try them! 🙂