If you like your brownies chewy, gooey and extra chocolatey – then these one-bowl chewy brownies are for you! Made with oil and cocoa powder so you likely won’t even need an extra grocery trip, these will remind you of box brownies but are so much more delicious.

**This post was originally published July 3, 2017 and updated July 13, 2024 with updated baking tips and photos**

When it comes to brownies, everyone has their favorite type. This one bowl, chewy brownie recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a brownie that’s not too rich, simple to make and has the perfect chewy texture. The recipe is made with oil and cocoa powder – so they’ll remind you of brownies made from a box. Only they’re way more delicious without being much more difficult to make.

They aren’t as dense or rich as brownies made with melted dark chocolate in the batter. Instead, they have a soft texture and a cocoa flavor that’s perfectly chocolatey without being too rich.

The Easiest Brownie Recipe

This brownie recipe is a one bowl, no mixer, all kinds of delicious type of thing. And the best part is that there’s no need for buying anything expensive.

You only need simple, pantry ingredients:

• 1/2 oil
• 1 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs, plus 1 extra egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Plus 3/4 cup chocolate chips

The oil keeps the brownies moist and soft, and the extra egg yolk adds tenderness to the texture. You’ll notice that there isn’t any baking powder or baking soda in the ingredient list – this helps to ensure that the brownies don’t get too cake-like in texture.

As the name suggests, these brownies are made in 1 bowl.

1. You’ll start by preheating the oven to 350F (180C) and lining an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper so that there’s an overhang around the edges. You can also use aluminum foil if you prefer.
2. In a large bowl you’ll whisk together the oil and sugar. The sugar won’t fully dissolve in the oil at this stage, and that’s totally ok.
3. Then you’ll whisk in the 2 eggs, additional egg yolk and vanilla extract. After this step, you shouldn’t see pieces of egg.

4. Then you’ll add in the flour, cocoa and salt. I highly recommend sifting in the cocoa so that there are no lumps. Whisk the batter together until it’s smooth and glossy.
5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will seem slightly tacky – which is expected.

6. Then you’ll pour the batter into your prepared pan and pop the brownies in the middle of the oven to bake. They’ll bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top looks set and an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs but not covered in gooey batter. Note that if you hit a chocolate chip it will be covered in melted chocolate.

You’ll need to wait for the brownies to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing, otherwise they’ll be so warm and gooey that they’re difficult to cut. You can lift them out of the pan using the overhang of the parchment or foil, then place on a cutting board to slice. You’ll peel back the edges of the paper/foil then slice with a sharp knife. You don’t want to saw when cutting brownies, otherwise they will fall apart more.

I let my brownies cool for a good 2 hours before slicing and the chocolate chips were still melty.

So to Summarize, Here’s Why You’ll Love these Chewy Brownies

• super chewy and moist
• big chocolate flavor without being too rich
• made in one bowl with no mixer
• the recipe uses oil and cocoa powder – so there’s nothing fancy needed
• takes only a little more effort than using a box, but even more delicious

Note: This recipe can be easily doubled and baked in a 9×13 inch pan. The bake time will be a few extra minutes – between 30-35 minutes at the same temperature.

Make sure to try some of my other favorite brownie recipes!

• Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies
• Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
• Nutella Brownies
• Cream Cheese Brownies
• Red Velvet Brownies
• Peanut Butter Brownies