Dreaming scoops of ice cream? Brownie Bowls are rich, fudgy brownies baked into cup shapes, perfect for holding ice cream, fruit, or whipped cream. They’re fun, easy, and made for chocolate lovers who want to serve dessert with a twist. No worries, too - you just need some simple ingredients!
Love creative brownie recipes? Try our Keto and Vegan Pumpkin Brownies or adorable Brownie Heart Bites—both are fun and just as delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These brownie bowls are beginner-friendly and use pantry staples. No fancy tools required - just a muffin pan and a sweet tooth!
They're not vegan or dairy-free as written, but easy to adjust. Cocoa powder gives them a rich chocolate flavor, and eggs help make them soft and chewy.
Cocoa is also packed with antioxidants, making this indulgent treat a little better for you.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Baking powder
- All-purpose flour
- Oil or nonstick spray
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly grease a cupcake or muffin pan with oil or nonstick spray.
Make the Brownie Batter:
3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
4. Beat until smooth and well combined.
5. Add the all-purpose flour and mix just until no dry streaks remain.
Bake and Shape:
6. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake pan, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
8. Remove from the oven and immediately press down the centers of each brownie with a flat-bottomed object (like a shot glass or small spoon) to create a bowl shape.
Cool and Serve:
9. Let the brownie bowls cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely—about 30 minutes.
10. Serve filled with your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, or fruit!
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
No butter? Use coconut oil or vegan butter. - Variation
Want less sugar? Try coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener.
Use gluten-free flour if needed—it still bakes up beautifully. - Mistake to Avoid
Don’t overbake! Brownies should be soft in the center to keep that fudgy bite. - Storage Tips
- These brownies freeze well for up to 1 month. Store in a sealed bag or container.
- To serve, let them thaw at room temp or microwave for a few seconds.
- No need to separate wet and dry since they’re already baked, but best eaten within 3–4 days for freshness.
FAQs
Brownie Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- Oil or nonstick spray for greasing pans
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a cupcake or muffin pan with oil or nonstick spray.
Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
- Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour and mix just until no dry streaks remain.
Bake and Shape:
- Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake pan, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press down the centers of each brownie with a flat-bottomed object (like a shot glass or small spoon) to create a bowl shape.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the brownie bowls cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely—about 30 minutes.
- Serve filled with your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, or fruit!
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Cath says
Great recipe! Keep it up!
Lainey says
Thank you so much Cath! I appreciate your kind words.
Sweet says
Ooooooooooh! It's so easy to make. I can't wait to try it ^_^