Soft and Cakey One Bowl Brownies with Your Favorite Chips
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These brownies are the perfect mix of chocolatey, cakey, ooey, gooey, goodness. Just the right balance of rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips, all mixed in one bowl with no mixer required. If you didn’t know what you were having for dessert tonight, now you do!
I can’t believe how good these brownies are! Before this recipe, I wasn’t a big brownie person. I thought they were either too chewy or too rich, but this version changed everything. Now, I am a true convert. These brownies are perfectly soft, slightly cakey brownies (not chewy!), and they’re amazingly easy to throw together with ingredients you probably already have.
Why I love these brownies
First off, they are made in one bowl. Doesn’t get any easier than that.
They are customizable. Add your favorite baking chips, nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes, it’s up to you.
They’re forgiving. I actually forgot to add brown sugar to this recipe. You can easily add it in though, just use 1/2 cup granulated and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
Ingredients
Most of the ingredients in this recipe are pantry staples-things like butter, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, etc. The rest of the ingredients are what give the brownies their signature flavor.
Cocoa powder For the rich, chocolatey flavor.
Yogurt For added moistness
Baking chips White, chocolate, butterscotch-whatever you fancy really.
Optional toppings/add-ins Coconut flakes and crushed walnuts are delicious, but you can add whatever you have on hand.
Tips & Variations
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty twist.
For extra fudgy brownies, bake for 25 minutes instead of 30.
Let’s make this!
This recipe is super simple. First, we’ll add the melted butter and flour to the bowl and whisk together. Next, we’ll add the eggs and sugar.
Add the yogurt, vanilla, and baking powder, and cocoa powder and whisk everything together. Fold in the baking chips.
Pour into a greased 9×9 pan. Top with crushed walnuts and coconut flakes. Bake in a 350°F oven for 3o minutes. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out with a few moist crumbs.
See how delicious they look!
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle of caramel, or a dollop of whipped cream. These brownies are also great cut into small squares for lunchboxes or potlucks.
Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week
- Freeze individually wrapped brownies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Other recipes to try
If you enjoyed these brownies, try a few of my other dessert recipes.
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Easy One Bowl Brownies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup any flavor chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Melt one stick of unsalted butter. Add to medium sized mixing bowl.
- Into the same bowl, add 3/4 c flour; 1 c sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 c yogurt, 2/3 c cocoa powder; 2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp baking powder. Whisk all together until smooth. Stir in one cup of your choice of baking chips.
- Grease a 9×9 baking dish and add the brownie batter. Sprinkle your choice of toppings on top, such as crushed walnuts and shredded coconut.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean. If you wait until the toothpick comes out clean, the brownies will likely be overdone.
- Let brownies cool fully before enjoying.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week
- Freeze individually wrapped brownies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- These brownies are infinitely customizable-add your choice of baking chips, nuts, no nuts, dried fruit, etc.
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