5 Ingredient Fudgy Brownies

5 Ingredient Brownies bake into fudgy, soft brownies and have that perfect crackly-top brownie everyone loves! Satisfy that craving in just a few minutes. No flour needed!

This recipe is so incredibly simple, it's dangerous. All you need are chocolate chips, butter, eggs, sugar, and cocoa powder. This all gets mixed in one bowl, and baked into rich fudgy brownies in under 30 minutes!

My favourite part about this recipe is that it's flourless. Whenever I'm out of flour but still craving brownies, I make these.

Ingredient Notes

Scroll to view a few ingredients notes. Full recipe and measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Butter – Unsalted butter works best. This will be melted.

Eggs – Remove 2 hours before baking.

Cocoa powder - Use good quality unsweetened cocoa powder. Since there are only 5 ingredients, this is important.

Semi-sweet chocolate chips - I like using semi-sweet chocolate chips in these brownies. You may also use dark chocolate chips. Don't use milk or it'll be to sweet.

White sugar - White sugar is really important in these brownies! Helps keep the brownies together and adds sweetness.

Step by step instructions

Here is how to make and bake these 5 Ingredient Fudgy Brownies. You will need an 8×8 square pan lined with parchment paper, a large mixing bowl, a spatula, and a whisk.

Step 1 – Prep. For easy removal of the brownies, place parchment paper on the bottom and 2 sides of the pan. Grease again and then set side.

Step 2 – Whisk the butter and chocolate chips. In a medium sized bowl, whisk the hot melted butter and chocolate chips until combined and melted together.

Step 3 - Add in white sugar. Mix in the white sugar.

Step 4 - Add in cocoa powder. Toss in the cocoa powder and mix. It will be thick and dry. Trust the process.

Step 5 - Add in eggs and mix. A thick brownie batter will form.

Step 6 - Spread and bake. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 25-27 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few crumbs. If it is still wet with batter, continue baking.

Step 7 - Slice and enjoy. Allow to cool for 20 minutes. As it cools, it continues to set. Slice and enjoy!

My favourite way to eat these brownies is warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

FAQ

Can I use a 9x9 pan?

The brownies will be really thin. I recommend an 8x8.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes! Use a 9x13 pan and keep an eye on the baking time.

Substitutes for egg?

No substitutes that I have tried, sorry.

Can I use brown sugar?

Yes!

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