Secret Agent One Bowl Brownies

Unleash your inner baking sleuth with these irresistibly rich and fudgy Secret Agent One Bowl Brownies! Perfectly suited for busy days or last-minute dessert cravings, this one-bowl wonder combines pantry staples like unsalted butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and cocoa powder to create a decadent treat with minimal cleanup. The recipe’s simple technique—melting ingredients in the microwave and folding everything together in one bowl—ensures effortless prep while delivering indulgent results. Customize your brownies with optional mix-ins like chocolate chunks or nuts to add a personal twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the option for chewy or fudgy texture, these brownies are your undercover ally for crowd-pleasing desserts at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cups optional mix-ins (chocolate chunks, nuts, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until smooth and fully combined. Let it cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is fully incorporated and glossy.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder directly into the bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If you’re using mix-ins like chocolate chunks or nuts, fold them in at this stage.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). For fudgier brownies, err on the shorter side of the baking time.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares. Serve and prepare for your secret mission of delighting taste buds!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(986.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3858.8

Total Fat 180.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 764mg	0%
Sodium 1747.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 579.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 438.7g
Protein 60.1g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 349.9mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 1577.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 55.4%