One-bowl brownies are perfect for anyone who wants a quick dessert or snack. Anyone can be lazy at heart, even when craving something. So I jump into any recipe that starts with "1 bowl!" I especially love that I don't need fancy ingredients and equipment for this recipe. And you can turn it into any version you prefer!
Try my 3-ingredient chocolate cupcakes or Filipino tsokolate the next time you crave chocolate treats!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I personally love these fudgy brownies because you can easily make your own version! In mine, I added Oreos. But you can replace them with any other you like. These one-bowl brownies only need a few simple ingredients. They come together quickly before the batter goes into the pan.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- butter
- unsweetened chocolate
- white chocolate chips
- pure vanilla extract
- egg
- self-rising flour
- baking powder
- oreo cookies
- walnuts
- powdered sugar
- granulated sugar
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a baking pan well. Lainey used a 9-inch pan in the written recipe and a silicone pan in the video.
Melt the Chocolate
3. Add the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and white chocolate chips to a medium saucepan.
4. Melt over the stove for about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Stir continuously so the chocolate does not burn.
6. Add the sugar and mix quickly.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
8. Let the chocolate mixture cool for about 3 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla
9. Place the saucepan back over low heat.
10. Add the egg and whisk quickly so it does not clump or cook.
11. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Make the Brownie Batter
12. Add the self-rising flour and mix until combined.
13. Add the baking powder and continue mixing.
14. Fold in crushed Oreos, walnuts, peanuts, or another optional mix-in.
Fill the Pan
15. Pour the brownie batter into the greased pan.
16. Spread the batter evenly.
17. If excess grease appears on the surface, gently blot some of it with a paper towel, as shown in the original video.
Bake
18. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
19. Remove the brownies from the oven.
20. Allow them to cool for about 10 minutes.
Serve
21. Slice and serve once they have cooled enough to hold their shape.
22. Leave the brownies plain or sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Replace self-rising flour with this mixture: a teaspoon of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅔ cup all-purpose flour. - Variation
Swap the Oreos with any chocolate add-ins that you like. - Mistake to Avoid
Don't stop stirring the butter and chocolates as they melt. Before slowly whisking the egg in, let the mixture cool for 3 minutes. - Storage Tips
- Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 to 4 days.
- Keep in the fridge for up to about 1 week, although they may become firmer. Brownies freeze well for about 2 to 3 months when wrapped tightly and placed in a freezer-safe container.
FAQs
BEST 1 Bowl Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cups self rising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4-5 Oreos crushed, optional
- ¼ cup walnuts optional
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a baking pan well. Lainey used a 9-inch pan in the written recipe and a silicone pan in the video.
Melt the Chocolate
- Add the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and white chocolate chips to a medium saucepan.
- Melt over the stove for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir continuously so the chocolate does not burn.
- Add the sugar and mix quickly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool for about 3 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla
- Place the saucepan back over low heat.
- Add the egg and whisk quickly so it does not clump or cook.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Make the Brownie Batter
- Add the self-rising flour and mix until combined.
- Add the baking powder and continue mixing.
- Fold in crushed Oreos, walnuts, peanuts, or another optional mix-in.
Fill the Pan
- Pour the brownie batter into the greased pan.
- Spread the batter evenly.
- If excess grease appears on the surface, gently blot some of it with a paper towel, as shown in the original video.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the brownies from the oven.
- Allow them to cool for about 10 minutes.
Serve
- Leave the brownies plain or sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.
- Slice and serve once they have cooled enough to hold their shape.
Notes
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Craving chocolate all of a sudden? These one-bowl brownies are quick to make from scratch. The easy ingredients come together in about 20 minutes!
Bonnie says
Wow! I need this recipe!
Lainey says
Thank you so much , Bonnie for your appreciation! I am truly happy with your feedback xx Lainey