These Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies will change your life. Skip the box mix because this chocolate brownie recipe is so fudgy and delicious. My family asks for these easy homemade brownies all the time!!!
Homemade Brownies with Chocolate Chips:
What is your baking style? Do you like plain desserts or jazzed up desserts? I’m team jazz all the way!!!
I like to embellish these chocolate chip brownies with extra candy and toppings. But my family asks for “plain” brownies or chocolate chip cookies all the time.
Did you know you can find old church cookbooks at Goodwill? They are full of great ideas when you get in a baking slump.
I was flipping through one of these books the other night, and I came across a recipe for homemade fudgy brownies.
Most of the time 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. But this fudgy brownie recipe had me intrigued.
I went ahead and followed the directions exactly for the homemade brownies from scratch because I wanted to see if I liked them, or if the recipe needed some extra love. They tasted great, but they did not have that rich dark chocolate color that I was looking for.
For the second batch I tried the easy chocolate brownie recipe with dark cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate. The end result was a chewy brownie texture and the dark chocolate color that I had in mind. Trust me, you will want to make these ASAP!
Recipe Ingredients:
- Butter – Gives the moisture and fat needed for brownies. Melting the butter before adding it to the sugar stops air bubbles from forming when you beat them together. This keeps the brownies from rising too much and baking fluffy.
- Dark Cocoa Powder – Gives these brownies the rich dark chocolate color.
- Eggs – The protein in eggs brings the brownies together as it bakes and adds richness and tenderness.
- Sugar – Sweetens the brownies, and also makes the brownies light and tender.
- Vanilla Extract and Salt – Adds flavor and balances out the sweetness.
- Flour – Adds structure to the brownie recipe. We want the brownies to be dense and fudgy, so you will not use a lot.
- Baking Powder – Just a little bit gives the lift you need in these fudgy brownies.
How to make Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies:
We have had this brownie recipe on repeat for years now. All you need are a few basic pantry ingredients and a mixing bowl.
- 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, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and frothy.
- 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.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or any other mix in you like.
- The chocolate chip brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with some sticky crumbs on it. Let the chocolate chip brownies cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into them.
Brownie Mix-ins:
Chewy, chocolate brownies are delicious, but try changing them up with some of the extra ingredients.
- Chocolate Chips – white, milk, dark
- Nuts – walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts
- Toffee Bits
- Candy – M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, Peanut Butter Cups
- Cookies – Oreos, Nutter Butters
Recipe Questions:
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.
- Chill the pan of brownies in the refrigerator before cutting them.
What makes the top of homemade 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.
More brownie recipes:
- Coffee Brownies
- Reese’s Brownies
- Marshmallow Brownies
- M&M Brownies
- Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies – easy copycat
- Dark Chocolate Brownies
- Brownie Dessert
Other easy dessert recipes:
- Homemade Butterfinger
- Congo Bars
- Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
- Oreo Pudding Pie
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
- Fudge Bars
- Coconut Chocolate Pie
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Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe
A pan of these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies will satisfy any and all chocolate craving you may encounter. This fudgy homemade brownie recipe is easy to make and tastes great.
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. (the foil is optional)
- 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 or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- 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 republished on March 16, 2021.
Made these yesterday but change it so much it’s essentially just ratios and measurements that I used.
What I changed for fun was
Almond instead of vanilla flavoring + doubled amount.
Used dark brown sugar instead of white. Whipped that with the cocoa and butter plus 1/8c milk Then two eggs and whipped til as near as could to peaks forming then added the flour and whipped again until light and fluffy.
Then I folded In a handful plus a few milk chocolate chips and an equal to slightly lesser amount of espresso chips and topped with walnuts then baked according to this recipe.
Obviously my changes gave it more of a cake texture. It’s a very dense looking texture but melts in your mouth. I’m also about 98% sure I omitted the backing powder by accident.
Way to be creative with the recipe! It sounds delicious!!!
does this recipe really work like that
Yes, it does! I use this recipe for all my brownie creations!
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.
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!!
These were absolutely delicious. Don’t need the powdered sugar. New family favorite
Hi! Great receipt! This was my first “from scratch” batch of brownies, not made with the box. I used Ghiridelli cocoa & chips & these are by far the best I’ve ever had! I’ll be trying more of your recipes!
I’ve made MANY many brownie recipes of all varieties, and this is one of the best cocoa-based brownie recipes I’ve ever tried! Delicious! Thanks for posting!
This might be a good recipe but it is quite possibly the worst website and instructions I have ever fought through. Most of this page is basically nonsense, to include the directions before the ingredients. I hope to never have to come back to this page again.
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…
Trying this recipe tonight! Can’t wait to taste the goodness! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for sharing this amazing recipe, this was my first time making brownies from scratch and these are by far the best i’ve ever tasted… ever!!!
A hug from Chile
Josefina.
These look amazing! Tying my apron on now! Thanks for the post!
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!!!
My favorite words – easy and chocolate. Can’t wait to make these and I love it that the ingredients are pantry friendly.
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.
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!
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 have made these twice now and with fantastic results. I did make a substitution though. I used half brown sugar and half white. Amazing brownies. I will NOT use a boxed mix again. Thank you!!!!
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 🙂
I just made these tonight! They made my kitchen smell amazing.
Cant wait to try them!
Thanks! 🙂
-your faithful reader in Taipei, Taiwan
I just made these I skipped the chocolate chips and added crushed candy canes to fit the holiday season. I am so excited I have never actually made brownies from scratch before. I make everything else from scratch so I am very excited!! 5 minutes left on the timer!
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 🙂
Best homemade brownie recipe!!! Thanks for posting 🙂
MMMM! I think Brownies are by far one of my favorite desserts! These look so good!
One of mine too! Thanks Amy!
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!!
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!! 🙂
These brownies are absolute perfection! I desperately need a brownie fix right now at 11:11PM!
Thank you Chung-Ah!! 😉
I love a good homemade brownie – these look perfect, Jocelyn!
Thank you Ashley!! 😉
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!
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!!
What amazing brownies, I will be slapping anyone’s hands away that tries to take my brownies away! 😉
Haha! Thank you Pamela!! 🙂
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!! 🙂
Nothing beats a good homemade brownie!!
Agreed! Thanks Ashley!! 🙂
Oh how I love a good brownie. Doctored or not, I love em!
Meeee toooo!! 😉
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! 😉
Kids! What do they know?! I love everything you come up with!
Haha, right?! 😉 thank you so much!!
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!
I sometimes prefer homemade over box, it is a toss up! These look wonderful!
Thank you Nancy!! 😉
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!! 🙂
YUM YUM YUM! You cannot beat a good, old fashioned brownie. These look like the best!
Thank you Madison!! 😉
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!
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!! 😉
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?? 😉
Love these Jocelyn!!
Thank you Dorothy!! 😉
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 🙂
I love finding old cookbooks as well… So many ideas out there! These brownies look amazing!
Thank you Laura!! 😉
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!
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! 😉