Ultimate One-Bowl Chewy Brownie Recipe

Warm, chewy, chocolatey goodness with the quintessential flaky top - mmm!

5 from 7 votes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Servings: 2x2 servings

Calories: 211kcal

Preheat the oven to 350℉.
With an 8x8-inch baking pan (metal works best, heats more evenly than glass), line it with parchment paper or foil and grease only the bottom of the pan.
Add the butter and sugar to a microwave-safe, medium size mixing bowl and microwave on high, covered, for about 1 minute - the butter must melt. Stir to mix the butter and sugar together.
Spread the butter-sugar mixture around the sides of the bowl and let it cool for about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk, being careful not to whisk too vigorously or the famous light brown crust on the top of the brownies won't form very well.
With a rubber or silicone spatula, stir in the vegetable oil and the cocoa powder.
Still using the spatula, stir in corn starch, flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips, until combined - but don't overdo it, remembering the eggs.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30 minutes and check the brownies in the center with a toothpick. The pick should not be clean, but have some moist crumbs attached. If it needs to bake more, check it every 5 minutes with a clean toothpick. Remove as soon as it's finished.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting. For something fancy, serve warmed with some vanilla ice cream and chopped nuts. If you can stand more chocolate, drizzle lightly with chocolate syrup. Decadence!