5-Ingredient Fudgy Brownies
5-Ingredient Fudgy Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar, (420g)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup salted butter, melted or browned (226g)
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder, (62g)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (98g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the room temperature large eggs. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture becomes pale in color and glossy in texture. This can take 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Pour the melted or browned salted butter into the egg and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder and all-purpose flour. Sifting helps to prevent lumps and ensures a smooth batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gradually add the sifted cocoa and flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Gently fold them together using a spatula until the batter is smooth and no lumps of flour are visible. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 9x9 inch baking pan. Spread it out with a spatula if needed to ensure an even layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 33 to 38 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy center. Avoid overbaking, which can result in dry brownies.
⏱️ 38 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for achieving a fudgy texture and clean slices. This can take at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice them into desired squares and enjoy your fudgy 5-ingredient brownies!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
5-Ingredient Fudgy Brownies
- 2 cups granulated sugar, (420g)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup salted butter, melted or browned (226g)
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder, (62g)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (98g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the room temperature large eggs. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture becomes pale in color and glossy in texture. This can take 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Pour the melted or browned salted butter into the egg and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder and all-purpose flour. Sifting helps to prevent lumps and ensures a smooth batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gradually add the sifted cocoa and flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Gently fold them together using a spatula until the batter is smooth and no lumps of flour are visible. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 9x9 inch baking pan. Spread it out with a spatula if needed to ensure an even layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 33 to 38 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy center. Avoid overbaking, which can result in dry brownies.
⏱️ 38 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for achieving a fudgy texture and clean slices. This can take at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice them into desired squares and enjoy your fudgy 5-ingredient brownies!
⏱️ 2 min