Easy homemade white chocolate brownies are rich, sweet and decadent! This stovetop recipe is made in one pot and bakes up in the oven; creating the best fudgy white chocolate brownies. Take it over the top with a white chocolate ganache, if you desire!
I've got an important question for you ~ team white chocolate or not? Me? Definitely #whitechocolateforlife. This easy brownie recipe just might change your mind if you tend to stay away from white chocolate. A quick and simple recipe that gives you moist, dense, and sweet brownies!
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Maybe it's already become clear, but white chocolate is my favorite of the chocolates! I know, I know, many chocolate aficionados will argue that white chocolate is not really chocolate, but I'm always going to be in the camp that it is. Hopefully we can still be friends!😉
what ingredients are needed for this easy brownie recipe?
Seven ingredients, one stovetop pan and about 20 minutes of baking time in the oven is all that stands between you and these scrumptious brownies!
You likely have all the ingredients in your kitchen as well. I encourage you to use the best white chocolate you can afford for this recipe as it is the prominent flavor and we want it to shine. You want to use a high quality chocolate intended for melting and baking and not white chocolate chips. You'll need 4 ounces for the brownies and an additional 7 ounces if you choose to make the white chocolate ganache {although you could use chips here, if needed}. I like Callebaut, Lindt, Ghirardelli or Bakers.
how do you make easy white chocolate brownies from scratch?
This recipe is quick and easy and uses one saucepan on the stovetop to start. First, preheat the oven and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter or spray with nonstick spray.
Then melt the butter in a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat. When the butter is mostly melted, add the white chocolate. Stir until both the butter and chocolate are melted together, working quickly as to not burn the white chocolate.
Next, remove the pan from the heat and add the granulated sugar and kosher salt, whisking or stirring until fully incorporated. Now add the eggs and vanilla and fully mix those in as well.
Finally, stir in the flour until just combined and pour into the prepared baking pan. Then bake for 20-25 minutes, lightly covering the top of the pan with aluminum foil after 10-15 minutes. You may notice in the photo below, I covered this batch at 15 minutes into baking and the tops got quite brown.
The white chocolate brownies need to cool in the pan before cutting. You can speed this process up by placing the pan in the refrigerator.
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how do you make white chocolate ganache?
This brownie recipe is perfectly delish left all on it's own, buuuutttt, if you want to take it over the top, add some white chocolate ganache.
White chocolate ganache is super easy to prepare. You can use white chocolate chips, if you need to. But remember you want the best tasting chocolate for these so go with Ghirardelli or Guittard if using chips.
Start by chopping the white chocolate into small pieces and place in a heat proof bowl {this set is seriously my favorite!}. Then heat the heavy whipping cream over low heat until it is bubbling at the edges and hot. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit 2-3 minutes before stirring until smooth.
Finally, pour the white chocolate ganache over the top of the brownies and allow to set until firm. This takes about 2 hours at room temperature and can be sped up in the refrigerator.
tips for getting clean cuts on your brownies
- Use parchment paper {or aluminum foil will also work} to line the baking pan. This allows you to lift the bars out of the pan to cut them.
- Chilled brownies will slice with cleaner cuts.
- If I am serving the brownies {or any bar cookie for that matter} to others, I like to clean up the edges before cutting them into squares. I use a sharp knife and trim just the very edge off of each side first {see above photo}. This also gives you a chance to test the treats to make sure they are safe to eat!😉😉. My sugar bugs always seem to appear in the kitchen for a preview taste!
- Then use a sharp knife to cut the bars into desired sizes. Wipe the knife clean in between each cut to keep the brownies neat and tidy.
Remember to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram if you make these Easy White Chocolate Brownies. It warms my heart to see you bring these recipes to life! Thank you for being here and happy baking!
more white chocolate recipes to try
- White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
- Cinnamon White Chocolate Pound Cake
- White Chocolate Chai Brownies
- Peanut Butter White Chocolate Blondies
- Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream
If you make this recipe {or any recipe!} from two sugar bugs please come back and leave a review and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star rating. I read every comment, and I LOVE hearing from you!
Easy White Chocolate Brownies
Easy homemade white chocolate brownies are rich, sweet and decadent! This stovetop recipe is made in one pot and bakes up in the oven.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped (114g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (94g)
White chocolate ganache {optional}
- 7 ounces white chocolate, chopped (200g)
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream (80mL)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter or grease with non-stick spray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. When butter is mostly melted, add the white chocolate and stir until both the butter and white chocolate are fully melted and incorporated. Stir continuously as to not burn the white chocolate and remove from the heat as soon as melted.
- Add the granulated sugar and kosher salt and stir or whisk until fully incorporated, then add the eggs and vanilla and stir until combined. Add the flour and stir until just fully mixed.
- Pour the white chocolate brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, then lightly cover with aluminum foil and continue baking another 5-10 minutes {20-25 total} until the edges have darkened and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Try not to over bake the brownies, especially if you prefer them on the fudgy side.
- Allow to cool in the pan. You can speed this process up by placing them in the refrigerator.
- To make the white chocolate ganache {optional}: Chop the white chocolate into small, fine pieces and place in a heat proof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it’s bubbling at the edges and is hot.
- Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and let it sit about two minutes before stirring it into a smooth ganache.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled white chocolate brownies and allow it to set completely, about 2 hours. You can place the brownies in the refrigerator to speed up the setting the process. I also find chilled brownies cut into nicer slices.
- Cut into desired size and enjoy!
Notes
White chocolate brownies can be stored covered at room temperature for a couple days or in the refrigerator for up to one week. They also freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
The nutrition information is an estimate and may not be entirely accurate. Nutrition estimate includes the optional white chocolate ganache.
Kathleen
Oooh, I do believe I have all the ingredients for these decadent bars! The family will love them!
Tasia
Yay! Thank you Kathleen, I hope you get a chance to try this recipe!
Christie
You had me at easy and white chocolate! I bet these were gone in seconds because brownies are just amazing!
Tasia
Thanks Christie! They definitely don't last long!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
Your scratch made brownies are the perfect luscious Valentine's day treat. I love that these only require 7 ingredients!
Tasia
Thank you Heidi! They would be perfect for a Valentine's dessert!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Tasia! I literally just thought about making white chocolate brownies TODAY haha. I wish I had looked at your blog sooner! These look delicious!
Tasia
Oh darn! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe, I think you'll love the ease of making them and also how decadent they are! Thank you Katherine!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer
Such beautiful slices! And definitely on team white chocolate! Yum!
Tasia
Thank you Michelle! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe!