A pan of these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies will satisfy any chocolate craving you may encounter. This easy brownie recipe will give any box mix a run for the money.
Use this easy base recipe to make these delicious Coffee Cream Brownies.
I have a slight problem when I bake. Have you noticed that I don’t do plain when it comes to brownie desserts?
I like to embellish my brownies with loads of extra candy and chocolate. I mean have you seen this Peanut Butter Brownie Dessert? Layers of brownie, pudding, candy, and peanuts. It makes my sweet tooth so happy!
Every so often my family asks for “plain” brownies or just chocolate chip cookies. That is so hard for me to do! I do want to make them things that they ask for (no matter how boring I think it may be), so I have to hold back from unloading my baking cabinet into those plain treats.
Let me tell you, that’s hard! My mind goes a million miles a minute when it comes to thinking up new and exciting treats to bake up. Things like these Caramel Marshmallow M&M Brownies just make me so happy!
Now most of you also know that I am more of a baking mix kind of a baker. I enjoy taking pre-packaged mixes and using baking magic to transform them into a semi-homemade dessert with flair. It’s kind of my specialty.
I also love boxed brownie mixes. There is something about them that I have not tasted in a homemade brownie before. Until now that is.
Recently, I have started buying old church cookbooks from Goodwill. They are full of great ideas when you get in a baking slump. Not that that happens to me much. My list of ideas is so long, that I may never bake through it. But I was flipping through one of the books the other night, and I came across a recipe for homemade brownies.
Our youngest has been asking for plain brownies for a few days, so I decided to throw in the towel and try making brownies from scratch.
I went ahead and followed the directions exactly because I wanted to see if I liked it, or if the recipe needed tweaked. They tasted great, but they were not that rich dark chocolate color that I was looking for.
For the second batch I made the brownie recipe with dark cocoa powder in place of the baking chocolate squares, and there it was! That chewy brownie texture and dark chocolate color that I had in my mind.
How to make the best Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies:
- Line a pan with foil or parchment. This makes it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan later.
- Melt the butter and whisk in the cocoa powder. Let it cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs, white sugar, and vanilla until light and frothy. What makes the top of brownies flaky? Beating the eggs and white sugar longer results in a flaky crackly brownie top when it comes out of the oven. This increases the top layer which is actually just a meringue.
- Pour the cooled butter and cocoa mixture into the eggs and beat it again.
- Stir together the dry ingredients and slowly mix them into the batter. Add any mix-ins that you like now. Nuts, chocolate chips, toffee bits, or candy are all delicious in brownies.
- Your brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with some sticky crumbs on it. Let the brownies cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into them.
How do you cut brownies cleanly?
- Let them cool completely. Warm brownies fall apart easily.
- Use a warm knife and clean it in between cuts. Or chill them in the refrigerator before cutting them.
Now I tried my hardest to just make the brownies plain. I figured what kid doesn’t like chocolate chips. And powdered sugar is surely plain enough.
Oh no, I heard all about it from my kids. They still want the plain, chewy brownies. I guess chocolate chips and powdered sugar are just not plain enough. They did say they were the best brownies ever, but they requested another pan WITHOUT any mix-ins.
More brownie dessert recipes you might like:
- Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
- Zebra Brownies
- Gooey Oreo Brownie Bars
- M&M Brownies
- Frosted Zucchini Brownies
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Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies
A pan of these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies will satisfy any chocolate craving you may encounter. This easy brownie recipe will give any box mix a run for the money.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil and then spray with nonstick baking spray.
- Whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder and set aside.
- Beat the eggs until light in color. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat again.
- Add the chocolate butter mixture into the eggs and beat until mixed in.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder and slowly add to the egg mixture. Do not over beat.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 150mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 1gSugar: 41gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies was first published on September 29, 2013. The photos were re-edited, and it was republished on September 11, 2019.
Well hello there, beautiful brownies! These look delicious, Jocelyn! And I love the idea of old church cookbooks. Those have some gems in them! 🙂
Thank you Erin!! They certainly do! 😉
My family asks for plain things too … what is this? My baking list is SOOOO long now, too (thanks to PInterest:) And I love our boxed brownie mix and “updating it” to be blogworthy. 🙂 Its a problem. But seriously, these look perfect. Fudgy, full of chocolate chips, sprinkled with powdered sugar – ready to take on any chocolate craving!
Haha, I know! Crazy people 😉 Thank you so much Mary!
I love finding old cookbooks as well… So many ideas out there! These brownies look amazing!
Thank you Laura!! 😉
I was just on Sally’s blog and she made stuffed brownies. Now these. Wow, the universe really wants me to make brownies today. Pinned 🙂
I really think brownies are in your future 🙂
Love these Jocelyn!!
Thank you Dorothy!! 😉
These look incredibly fudgey!!! I feel like I am always adding “flare” to my recipes and my boyfriend is like, this is good but I would prefer it without the this and that. Umph. Whatever. Hahah.
Haha! What is with these people of ours not wanting all the delicious extras?? 😉
These “plain” brownies are gorgeous, moist and chocolatey. There’s really nothing plain about them! I can tell just by looking at them that they’re perfect without any candy embellishments!
Thank you Marcie!! 😉
HA, I am just like you and your family sound just like mine. They are always asking for chocolate chip cookies and simple brownies and cakes. I am into over the top and they are more simple. LOL!
Love these brownies! I always add chocolate chips to mine too!
Haha! 😉 Thanks Tieghan!
YUM YUM YUM! You cannot beat a good, old fashioned brownie. These look like the best!
Thank you Madison!! 😉
Oh my goodness Jocelyn – these look perfect. I so love brownies- I could eat the whole tray if no one was around to stop me.
Thank you Gina! You and me both!! 🙂
I sometimes prefer homemade over box, it is a toss up! These look wonderful!
Thank you Nancy!! 😉
In the past, I have made brownies from scratch … my family likes the boxed mix! I will try your recipe … it sounds better that the ones I’ve used in the past 🙂 My family likes plain too.
There’s just something about that boxed mix! 🙂 Thanks Brenda!
Kids! What do they know?! I love everything you come up with!
Haha, right?! 😉 thank you so much!!
Whenever I visit my parents they always ask for just plain chocolate chip cookies, brownies, or “yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting”. They love my other inventions, but classics are always fun too! I love these brownies: I am constantly on the hunt for the best brownie recipe. I’ll have to add this to the list of contenders! 😀
Thank you so much Jess!! Glad I could help! 😉
Oh how I love a good brownie. Doctored or not, I love em!
Meeee toooo!! 😉
Nothing beats a good homemade brownie!!
Agreed! Thanks Ashley!! 🙂
I love brownies. These look amazing. The only thing that could make them better is a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Mmmm, now that sounds divine!! Thanks Stephanie!! 🙂
What amazing brownies, I will be slapping anyone’s hands away that tries to take my brownies away! 😉
Haha! Thank you Pamela!! 🙂
Jocelyn these look divine! I’m a huge brownie fan and I suffer from the same problem of overloading my goodies when all my hubby wants is simple 🙂
It must be something all of us crazy bakers experience!! 😉 Thanks Emily!!
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I love both box mix brownies and homemade. The only brownie I don’t like is the type that’s way too cakey and not chocolatey enough. I do have a problem with your recipe: an 8×8″ pan of brownies is just never enough!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Jocelyn. I like to look through those old cookbooks too. My mother has quite a few at her house.
I’m not that into cakey brownies either, bring on the gooeyness! 😉 Thanks Jelli!
I love a good homemade brownie – these look perfect, Jocelyn!
Thank you Ashley!! 😉
These brownies are absolute perfection! I desperately need a brownie fix right now at 11:11PM!
Thank you Chung-Ah!! 😉
I love the idea of putting chocolate chips into the brownies, I shall bare that in mind next time I bake a batch. Delicious!
Thank you Laura!! 🙂
I think you showed great restraint in the plain department. 😉 I’m interested to try this recipe. My favorite brownies are made with melted chocolate, but cocoa powder is usually cheaper, so I’m always on the hunt for a good cocoa brownie.
I did too! Lol! Thanks Renee!!
MMMM! I think Brownies are by far one of my favorite desserts! These look so good!
One of mine too! Thanks Amy!
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I am confused, the directions say to mix in hot chocolate but it isn’t listed in the ingredients? Am I reading this wrong? Can you elaborate for me? Thanks- these look delicious and I am anxious to make them!
There is no hot chocolate mix in these brownies. You need to stir in the melted butter that has the cocoa powder in it…hot chocolate 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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Woo hoo! I am so glad to hear that! These brownies have converted me from box mixes too! Great substitution using half and half sugar…I usually do that in most of my baking too, but not in these. I will have to try it 🙂
The recipe says add 1/4 cup hot chocolate to eggs. Is this 1/4 cup of the mini chocolate chips melted??
Thanks!
Sorry that wasn’t clear…you are going to add some of the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs to temper them. I changed the directions to say that better. I hope you enjoy the brownies!
I’m just dying over these, I can’t wait to get my chocolate on again this week! I bet you’re feeling the same way, aren’t you glad you went the plain (but absolutely decadent) route this time? 😀 I know I am!
Been putting chocolate chips in my brownie recipe for years and we love the that way! I put 1 cup of regular size chips in mine though! My recipe calls for 3 eggs.
My favorite words – easy and chocolate. Can’t wait to make these and I love it that the ingredients are pantry friendly.
Going to make these hoping doubling the recipe works. I am very excited. I work with a group called piecemakers we make quilts for cancer patient to bring them God’s word and comfort while they are dealing with chemo and all the other trials of fighting the beast.
I have doubled the recipe before using a 9×13 baking pan. I hope your group enjoys the brownies!!!
These look amazing! Tying my apron on now! Thanks for the post!
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Trying this recipe tonight! Can’t wait to taste the goodness! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
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I guess you missed the big JUMP TO RECIPE button at the top of the page??? One click and it takes you right to the printable recipe card. I don’t know how much easier I can make it for you…
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These were absolutely delicious. Don’t need the powdered sugar. New family favorite
Made these tonight. Oh my, they were decadent!!! Added choc chips ontop of mine after they were cooked as well as in the batter, so good!!
What do I do if I do not want to put my butter in a cup?
The brownie looks great.
Thanks,
I’m not sure what you mean? In order to melt the butter, you need to place it in a cup…or melt it in a pan on the stove.
does this recipe really work like that
Yes, it does! I use this recipe for all my brownie creations!