My grandmother’s Homemade Brownies scratch recipe is one of my most treasured recipes. Her brownies were soft and chewy and oozing with chocolate flavor.
Homemade Brownies Scratch
My Mammy (my mom’s mom) was well known in our family for her brownies. She was also well known for her Forgotten Meringue Cookies and Zucchini Cookies but her brownies were her biggest claim to fame. Thick, chewy, chocolately. Her homemade fudge brownies were the best I’ve ever tasted.
We would always request that she make them for every sleepover, family dinner or just because. They were a staple in our family for as long as I can remember.
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There is no need to use a boxed mix when you can make this incredible homemade fudge Brownies recipe from scratch. There aren’t any hard to find ingredients or complicated steps. The entire recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. And, you probably already have all of the ingredients on hand.
Homemade Fudge Brownies Recipe Ingredients
- Flour
- Salt
- Baking Soda
- Butter
- Milk
- Sugar
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Eggs
- Vanilla
Plus, there’s my secret twist that I put on the recipe that really amps up the chocolate flavor. Make sure you check out the full recipe at the end of the post.
How to Make Homemade Brownies
Making these easy homemade brownies couldn’t be easier. The first step is always to put on my Mammy’s apron. It makes me feel closer to her when I make them.
I start by making the chocolate mixture. It’s a combination of butter, sugar and milk. Milk really does make everything better. I use whole milk when baking to add a little more richness to the recipe.
Then comes the chocolate. This homemade fudge brownies recipe wouldn’t be right without a healthy dose of chocolate. This recipe adds chocolate in two separate steps to really take it over the top.
After the wet ingredients are added, it’s time to sift in the dry ingredients into the batter. I suppose you really don’t need to sift the ingredients if you’re in a hurry but doing so gives you a lighter brownie. Plus, sifting is so relaxing. I’m always in a such a rush to get things done. Sometimes I just need to chill out and sift. It’s good for the soul.
Once the batter is together, it’s just a matter of patiently waiting. I think this is the hardest part of the entire process.
Now, don’t be alarmed if the brownies seem to sink into the pan as they are cooling. That’s perfectly normal. They puff up while baking and then sink into the pan as they cool. This is how you get that crave-worthy crispy edge.
Serving Ideas for Easy Homemade Brownies
Mammy would always slice her homemade brownies scratch into neat little rectangles and neatly pack them between layers of waxed paper in a cookie tin (or even a department store shirt box).
While I was away at college, I received many homemade brownie care packages. I would pour myself a big glass of milk, grab a brownie and sit down to read her letter – filling me in on all of the local news from home. I treasured those times.
But, if she was serving them at a family get-together, her easy homemade brownies would be carefully arranged on her silver platter or her china serving plate with the little pink flowers.
The only thing that made brownies taste better was a big glass of milk. We are big fans of cow’s milk. One cup has 8 grams of protein, no added sugar and a very short ingredient list. Non-dairy milk doesn’t have the same nutritional benefits as cow’s milk.
Not only is cow’s milk nutrient rich, but it’s also more affordable than plant-based milks. Plus, I think it tastes better.
If you’re lactose intolerant, you can even get a lactose free version of cow’s milk. You can learn more here.
Looking for More Desserts that Go Great With Milk?
- Chocolate Caramelitas
- Mammy’s No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Pizza
- Grandma’s Chocolate Pie
- Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
Looking for more? Check out all of the Easy Desserts on It Is a Keeper.
Items You Need to Make this Homemade Brownies Scratch Recipe
- 9×9 baking dish
- Sauce pan
- Sifter
- Rubber spatulas – these are my absolute favorite!
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Homemade Brownies Scratch Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips - divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon strong coffee
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease a 9x9 baking pan and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium low heat, add butter, milk and sugar; stir continuously until it just starts to bubble.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of milk chocolate chips.
- Add chocolate mixture to a large bowl and stir in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.
- Stir in vanilla and coffee.
- Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into the mixture.
- Fold in remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×9 pan.
- Bake for 30 -35 minutes at 325 degrees.
Notes
Nutrition
- Want to scale a recipe up or down? Simply type in a new serving amount and the recipe will automatically adjust!
- When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
- I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat. This one is my favorite.
- When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
- The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate. Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.
Amy Nash says
That’s so sweet that you still have her apron! I treasure recipes like this that get past on and loved by the family. I tried these without the coffee (since we don’t drink it and never have it on hand) and they were still wonderfully chocolately and delicious!
April says
I’ve never made brownies from scratch, but this recipe definitely makes me want to try!
Christina Hitchcock says
These are so easy! And so much better than the boxed version!
Sues says
omg these look so fudgy and fantastic!! And I agree that coffee makes all chocolate baked goods so much better!
Crystal Lopez says
These brownies are fabulous! I love the combination of chocolate and coffee. So good!
Christina Hitchcock says
I’m so glad you liked them 🙂
Natalie says
This is a perfect, fudgy brownie recipe! I don’t often get a craving for brownies, but when I do this hits the spot!
Christina Hitchcock says
It’s definitely a favorite in our house!
Colleen says
Mmmmm! These are my kind of brownies! And I can ONLY eat them with an icy cold glass of milk! Now pass me all the edge pieces!
Christina Hitchcock says
The edges are the BEST! Warm from the oven with a BIG glass of cold milk! #Heaven
Wendy | Around My Family Table says
My women’s group loved these! And the coffee really brings out the chocolate flavors. YUM!
Debs says
Lovely brownie recipe. These look so fudgy and delicious!
Christina Hitchcock says
Thank you! 🙂 It’s a fave in our house!
Nellie says
Brownies are a weakness at our house!! Excited to add this recipe to our collection!
Christina Hitchcock says
I hope you like them as much as we do! 🙂
Alyssa says
Love the addition of coffee (and how fudgy these look)!
Christina Hitchcock says
It really amps up the chocolate flavor!