5-Ingredient Brownies Illegal Recipe – Shockingly Simple, Sinfully Fudgy

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Ever pulled brownies from the oven and wondered why life’s still complicated when dessert isn’t? Enter the 5-Ingredient Brownies Illegal—this recipe is too easy and way too good to be legal. One bowl, five ingredients, zero hassle, and you’ll question why you ever stressed over baking. Hungry yet?

Why this recipe is awesome

These brownies hit all the right notes: soft, fudgy, chocolatey perfection with almost no effort.

• Ridiculously simple—five ingredients, one bowl, no oven mitt ballets.
• Ultra-fudgy texture rivals gourmet bakery squares.
• Pantry-ready—no special ingredients, no trips to weird food stores.
• Crowd-charming—serves like a boss, hides like a pro (you know, in your fridge).

Ingredients

(Makes approx. 9–12 brownies)

• 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (sub dark or milk if you want sweeter)
• ¼ cup butter, melted (sub coconut oil for dairy-free)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (sub half brown sugar for chewier texture)
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (high-quality = richer flavor)
• 3 large eggs (sub flax eggs—1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water each—for vegan)

Tools & kitchen gadgets used

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• Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate & butter)
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk or spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• 8×8-inch baking pan (non-stick or lined with parchment)
• Parchment paper (makes lifting brownies easy)
• Rubber spatula

Step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the pan with parchment.
2. Melt chocolate chips and butter together until glossy and smooth.
3. Whisk in sugar until combined and warm (dissolving sugar gives that shiny crust).
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth and slightly thick.
5. Stir in cocoa powder—batter will be thick and fudgy.
6. Pour & smooth into pan.
7. Bake 22–25 mins until edges set and a toothpick shows moist crumbs (not wet batter, not clean).
8. Cool at least 20 mins before slicing.

Calories & Nutritional Info (per brownie)

• Calories: ~240 kcal
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fat: 12 g (mostly from butter & chocolate)
• Sugar: 26 g
• Note: Use vegan butter and flax eggs to make vegan; keto swap sugar + chips.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Over-baking = dry, sad brownies. Always aim for moist crumbs on that toothpick.
• Skipping parchment = stuck brownies. Don’t.
• Lumping sugary layers with cold eggs = grainy batter. Whisk eggs until smooth.
• Using low-quality cocoa = bland flavor. Good cocoa = boss-level brownies.

Variations & Customizations

• Keto-friendly: use erythritol, sugar-free chocolate chips.
• Spicy mocha: add 1 tsp instant coffee + pinch of cayenne.
• Nutty twist: fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
• Caramel swirl: drop spoonfuls of salted caramel sauce on top before baking.

FAQ Section

1. Are these brownies flourless?
Yep—no flour, so naturally gluten-free (check your cocoa/chips).
2. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—use a 9×13 pan, bake ~5–7 mins longer.
3. Vegan option?
Flip to flax eggs + dairy-free butter/chips—still amazing.
4. How to store them?
Airtight at room temp for 3 days or fridge for 5 days.
5. Can I freeze them?
Absolutely—cut, freeze in layers separated by parchment.
6. Do I need to melt chocolate first?
Yes—that gives shiny top and fudgy texture.
7. Can I skip sugar and use honey or maple syrup?
Not a great idea—it’ll mess with texture and crust formation.

Final Thoughts

These 5-Ingredient Brownies Illegal aren’t just easy—they’re dangerously good. You’ll whip them up on a whim, hide them like treasures, and suddenly become that friend who always brings brownies. Try them, slice them, flex them in your group chat—and seriously, store‑bought brownie packs are officially unemployed.