5-Ingredient Brownies Recipe for Quick Desserts
Quick, fudgy brownies made with only five ingredients, perfect for easy chocolate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter together, stir, and let cool slightly.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- Fold in melted chocolate mixture gently.
- Pour into pan, smooth top, and bake 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Optional additions include chocolate chips or nuts. Do not overbake for fudgy texture.