Easy 5 Ingredient Fudge Brownie Recipe - Quick, Simple and Insanely Delicious! (2024)

This easy fudge brownie recipe makes delicious and tasty homemade brownies you can make using ingredients you already have at home!

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This easy fudge brownie recipe tastes amazing and is SUPER easy to adapt. The best part?! The base recipe for this homemade brownie mix calls for only 5 ingredients! It is also in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1!

To adapt this homemade fudge brownie recipe, you can add:

  • nuts
  • chocolate chips
  • white chocolate chips
  • M&M’s, Nutella
  • caramel bits
  • butterscotch chips
  • cherry chips
  • mint chips

or top with:

  • chocolate chips
  • crushed cookies
  • whipped cream
  • ice cream

You can also easily double the brownie mix recipe to make a double batch of tasty brownies! If you like, top the brownies with your favorite frosting. Any flavor works, but why not add a chocolate or fudge frosting? What could be better than fudge brownies with chocolate? Oh yum!

This homemade brownie mix is the perfect size because it makes a 9×13 pan. Just perfect for everyone to have some and leftovers for lunch the next day, but not so big that you blow your diet eating the entire pan in one sitting. (who me? :-)

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Another plus? There are only 2 “wet” ingredients.

Butter and eggs.

And the brownie recipecan be made in one bowl too.

I’m all for fewer dishes!

These BROWNIES ARE AMAZING!

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I think these brownies are really good, but we especially love them with ice cream for a brownie sundae covered in chocolate sauce!

We’re including a perfect chocolate frosting you can add to make top these brownies!

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If you LOVE super fudgy brownies, this is the recipe for you. This recipe calls for you to remove them 5-10 minutes before they are completely done. This gives the brownies an ooey gooey chocolate brownie amazingness that is definitely worth trying!! 🙂 If you like your brownies more done, just leave them in the oven 5-10 minutes longer.

Here’s the reaction to this fudge brownie recipe from a couple of our readers:

Annjanette C. Just the BEST BROWNIES EVER!!! My granddaughter always wants to make these when she visits!!!😊

Tammy B. This is the only recipe I ever use. Everyone loves these brownies!

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This easy fudge brownies recipe makes mouthwatering homemade fudge brownies using ingredients you already have at home! With just 5 minutes prep, then bake and you’ll be savoring these heavenly brownies in no time! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family!

  • Author: Tawra Kellam
  • Yield: 18 brownies

Ingredients

Units

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
4 eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Mix the butter, sugar and cocoa together in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the eggs and mix well.
  4. Stir in flour; mix well.
  5. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and pour the batter into the pan.
  6. Bakefor 30 minutes or until the brownies test done with a wooden pick.
  7. Cool in the pan.
  8. Frost if desired.

Chocolate Frosting Recipe

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup cocoa

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup butter or margarine

  1. Combine all of the frosting ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
  3. Poke holes in a hot cake or brownies with a fork.
  4. Pour the hot frosting over the cake or brownies.

Notes

Of course I make the quickie version of chocolate frosting with a secret ingredient!

To make quickie chocolate frosted brownies, I start with the 5 ingredient recipe above. Then, I add chocolate chips to the recipe and sprinkle some chocolate chips on top after I take the brownies out of the oven, while they are still piping hot. Then when the chips are melted, I spread the melted chocolate chips over the top for an “over the top” double chocolate brownie.

From: Vonna

I wanted to add a tip for cutting brownies. When you cut brownies, if you use a plastic knife, your brownies won’t “tear” apart like they sometimes do. This even works (but not quite as well) on warm brownies.

Easy 5 Ingredient Fudge Brownie Recipe - Quick, Simple and Insanely Delicious! (2024)

FAQs

How to make brownie mix amazing? ›

Swirl in Some Good Stuff

Dollop cream cheese, fruit jam, pumpkin puree, peanut butter or caramel over brownie batter. Spoon it into the pan, then cut through the batter to create this wow-worthy effect. Your dessert will be prettier and tastier than every other treat on the table.

How to make fudgy brownies vs cakey brownies? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

How to make brownies more sweet? ›

Salt enhances the sweetness in your brownies. You might think that adding salt would make brownies, or any chocolate, salter, but it actually brings out the sweet quality in these types of desserts.

What's the difference between brownies and fudge brownies? ›

Brownies have a cake-like texture with a crispy top and a moist, fudgy center and are typically baked in a rectangular pan. Fudge, on the other hand, is typically made by cooking a mixture of sugar, butter, and milk or cream until it reaches a soft, chewy consistency.

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

If you opt to add more eggs, say double the amount, something interesting happens. Even though you are adding more moisture, the air bubbles that you catch in the extra eggs add volume, which decreases the density of your final product. This makes your brownies rise and gives them a much more cake-like texture.

How to doctor up boxed brownies? ›

Adding a layer of cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, caramel, or peanut butter goes a long way towards turning a mix into something special. You can add this layer before or after baking the brownies.

What is a brownie fairy? ›

brownie, in English and Scottish folklore, a small, industrious fairy or hobgoblin believed to inhabit houses and barns. Rarely seen, he was often heard at night, cleaning and doing housework; he also sometimes mischievously disarranged rooms.

What makes brownies more moist? ›

Adding more eggs to your brownies brings extra moisture.

What is the number one brownie mix? ›

Best Overall Brownie Mix: Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix. When you want a delicious brownie for a baking emergency—or just to treat yourself—look no further than a box of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies.

Is it better to use cocoa powder or chocolate in brownies? ›

As compared to those made with just chocolate or a combination of the two, cocoa brownies are reliably superior in terms of texture and flavor.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

Brownie recipes traditionally call for water as it serves as a neutral liquid that hydrates the dry ingredients. However, using milk instead of water can impart a creamier texture and richer flavor to your brownies. The milk's fat content adds a smoothness that water cannot provide, resulting in a more indulgent treat.

Can I use butter instead of oil in brownie mix? ›

You can absolutely substitute butter for the vegetable oil. Use the same quantity specified in the directions (for example, if it calls for 1/3 cup of oil, use 5 1/3 tablespoons of butter). Melt it down, then let it cool a bit. You might not ever go back to oil!

Why are they called S * * * * * brownies? ›

The Londoner describes why they called them "slu*tty brownies" perfectly: "they're oh so easy, and more than a little bit filthy." Just as simple as I would've imagined. They are as easy to make as they are messy to eat. If you look up slu*tty Brownies on Pinterest there are thousands of recipes listed.

What makes brownies fudgy instead of cakey? ›

Achieving a fudgy brownie is all to do with the ratio of fat to flour. A fudgy brownie recipe will use more fat than flour. Generally this is achieved by adding more butter or real chocolate to your brownie recipe. A cakey brownie recipe on the other hand will call for more flour in the ratio of fat to flour.

What is the old version of brownies? ›

Did you know that Brownies were originally called 'Rosebuds'? Rosebuds was established in 1914 for girls to join before they became Guides. Just one year later, the name was changed to Brownies. Brownies are the second-youngest members of the Girlguiding family, for girls aged between 7 and 10.

How to make box brownie mix more cake like? ›

Add an extra egg to your brownie batter to make more cake-like brownies. There are directions on the back of the box. You can also make brownies from a cake mix with our Loaded Chocolate Cake Mix Brownies recipe.

Does letting brownie batter sit make it better? ›

It enhances the chocolate flavor, making it taste richer and adds an extra depth of flavor.

Do you beat eggs before adding to brownie mix? ›

The butter and chocolate are melted and then the eggs, sugar and vanilla are added. The eggs and sugar should be beaten just enough to break up the eggs and slightly dissolve the sugar.

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