Best 16 Best Ever Brownies Recipes

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From the fudgiest to the chewiest, the best-ever brownies are a culinary delight that can satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you prefer them rich and decadent or light and airy, there's a recipe out there that's sure to become your go-to choice. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete novice, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect batch of brownies. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delicious journey of chocolatey goodness.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST EVER FUDGE BROWNIES



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These brownies are so rich and fudgy and so simple to make. I got the recipe from a recipe group, and have never bought a mix again!

Provided by Tracy Graves

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine on low heat.
  • Remove from heat and in same pan, stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla, stir well.
  • Add in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir in chips and nuts if desired.
  • Bake at 350 for approx 25-30 minutes, depending on your oven.
  • Do not over-bake.

BEST-EVER BUCKEYE BROWNIES!



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If you take it somewhere, you'd better bring the recipe with you!

Provided by Cindy Yonkman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Pillsbury®)
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
¼ cup water
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter, softened
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water together in a bowl until batter is smooth; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of brownies begin to pull away from the sides of pan, 28 to 31 minutes. Remove dish from oven and cool brownies.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl until smooth and creamy; spread over cooled brownies.
  • Heat chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted, about 5 minutes; spread over peanut butter layer. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 112.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

THE BEST EVER VEGAN BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: vegan chocolate, ground flaxseed, water, sugar, vegan butter, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Desserts

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz vegan chocolate
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
6 tablespoons water
1 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
½ cup vegan butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Chop the chocolate into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) pieces. Set aside half and melt the other half in a microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds.
  • Make the flax egg: combine the ground flaxseeds with the water in a small bowl and mix with a fork. Set aside for at least 10 minutes to gel.
  • In a medium bowl, add the sugar and vegan butter and whisk until smooth. Then add the vanilla, flax eggs, and melted chocolate and whisk until well-combined.
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and fold with a spatula until all ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix. Then, stir in the reserved chocolate pieces.
  • Pour the batter into the baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
  • Slice into 9 equal-sized pieces and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

BEST EVER CHEWY-GOOEY BROWNIES



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WOW-that's all I can say about this recipe-I've had it for years and don't know where the original comes from. I've added nuts to the peanut butter and milk chocolate recipes. Enjoy!

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped white chocolate or 1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons mint liqueur

Steps:

  • In a medium pan over low heat combine butter and unsweetened chocolate.
  • Stir until melted and well blended.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Add flour and mix well again.
  • (these steps are important) Butter an 8 inch square pan.
  • Pour in batter, spread evenly and sprinkle on topping of choice, if any.
  • Bake in a 350 oven for about 25 min or until center springs back when gently touched.
  • Cool on a wire rack, frost with fudge sauce or serve warm with ice cream and sauce poured over top.
  • ---------Fudge Sauce--------.
  • In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream and chocolate.
  • Stir until melted, add vanilla and rum or mint liqueur.
  • --------Rocky Road Brownies-------.
  • Add 1 cup mini marshmallows to batter and sprinkle top with walnuts.
  • -------Butterscotch-pecan-------.
  • Omit white sugar in preceding recipe, instead add 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar, omit unsweetened chocolate and increase flour to 1 cup.
  • Top with 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  • ------Peanut Butter Brownies--------.
  • Make preceding recipe reducing butter to 5 Tbsp and omit unsweetened chocolate.
  • Insteat add 3/4 cup peanut butter into melted butter.
  • Reduce sugar to 1 cup and add 1/4 tsp baking powder.
  • Sprinkle batter with 1/2 cup chopped peanuts.
  • --------Milk Chocolate brownies---------.
  • Make preceding recipe but decrease sugar to 3/4 cup.
  • Omit unsweetened chocolate and use 2/3 cup chopped milk chocolate or milk chocolate baking bits.
  • Increase flour to 3/4 cup.
  • Sprinkle top with 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or hazlenuts chopped.
  • --------White Chocolate Brownies--------.
  • Make preceding brownie recipe preceding, but decrease butter to 6 Tbsp.
  • Omit unsweetened chocolate and use 1 3/4 cups chopped white chocolate or white chocolate baking bits.
  • Not using any heat add 1 cup of the chocolate into melted butter.
  • Decrease sugar to 1/2 cup and increase vanilla to 1 1/2 tsp.
  • Sprinkle batter with remaining white chocolate and 1/2 cup chopped toffee candy.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • When I refer to preceding recipe I am talking about the original recipe posted-not the optional recipes.
  • Enjoy.

BEST EVER DEEP-DISH GOOEY BROWNIES



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If you love a brownie that is thick and still has that gooey, chewy "brownie-ness" these are the best!

Provided by Sue

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
½ cup cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom of a 7x11-inch freezer-safe baking pan.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a small pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar and remove from heat. Stir in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add the butter-chocolate mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Immediately place brownies in the freezer to lock in the moisture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

BEST-EVER BOURBON BROWNIES



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These are an elegant, indulgent, melt-in-your mouth chocolate dessert. If you prefer the brownies without the bourbon, omit the drizzling step.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 1 8x8 pan

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup semisweet chocolate piece
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 -3 tablespoons Bourbon
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 -3 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan;set aside;Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/3 cup butter, sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat just until boiling, remove from heat, add the 1 cup of chocolate pieces; stir until chocolate is melted.
  • Stir in eggs and vanilla, beating lightly with a spoon until combined; stir in flour, baking soda and salt; stir in pecans.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan;Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes or until edges are set and begin to pull away from the sides of pan.
  • Using a fork, prick the warm brownies several times, Drizzle BOURBON evenly over brownies; cool in pan on wire rack.
  • For frosting; In a small mixing bowl beat the 3 tablespoons butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for about 30 seconds; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well, slowly beat in 2 teaspoons of the milk and the vanilla; if necessary, beat in remaining milk to reach spreading consistency, spread over brownies;Melt chocolate; drizzle melted chocolate over frosting.

MOM'S BEST EVER BROWNIES



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Oh, these brownies brought back childhood memories. They reminded me of my grandmother's brownies. The buttermilk helps make these super moist. And that icing? Tops them off perfectly. So chocolaty, so moist and so good!

Provided by penny jordan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

BROWNIE MIXTURE
2 stick butter
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
1 c boiling water
2 c sugar
2 c all-purpose flour, sifted
1 pinch salt
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 c chopped walnuts or pecans
BROWNIE ICING
1 stick butter
4 Tbsp milk
4 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 - 2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT: Oven to 350 degrees F. PREPARE: Baking pan by greasing and flouring 9x13x2-inch pan (or spraying with 'Baker's Joy' nonstick cooking spray).
  • 2. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
  • 3. COMBINE: 2 sticks butter, 1 cup boiling water, and 4 Tbsp Cocoa in small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  • 4. MIX: 2 Cups Sugar, 2 Cups flour, and salt together and add hot mixture.
  • 5. DISSOLVE: 1/2 Cup buttermilk and 1 tsp. baking soda together, add 2 eggs. MIX: Well. ADD: Nuts. MIX WELL: All above ingredients together. POUR: Into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. COOL: Slightly.
  • 6. ICING: MEANWHILE: Prepare icing by melting, butter, milk, cocoa together in small sauce pan. ADD: Powdered sugar to thicken. ADD: Vanilla extract. SPREAD: Icing on slightly cooled brownies. SPRINKLE: Nuts over iced brownies. COVER: Until ready to serve. CUT: In squares. SERVE & ENJOY! STORE: Covered leftovers.

BEST BROWNIES EVER



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Aren't these brownies the best!

Provided by Amy K

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups margarine, softened
4 cups white sugar
8 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups cocoa powder
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch baking pan.
  • Combine the margarine and the sugar in a large mixing bowl; use an electric mixer to beat until light. Beat in the eggs and vanilla; mix well. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, walnuts, and salt in a large bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing just until dry ingredients are incorporated. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake brownies in the preheated oven until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.4 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 345.5 mg, Sugar 50.8 g

BEST-EVER BROWNIES FROM BAKING WITH JULIA CHILD



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"Those who are passionate about brownies argue in defense of their favorite type, cakey or fudgey. If you're a cakey fan, go on to another recipe. These are the epitome of soft, dark baked-just-until-barely-set brownies. Their creamy texture makes them seem wildly luxurious and very much a treat to be meted out in small servings (just small enough for a scoop of ice cream and some chocolate sauce). The mixing method is unorthodox for a brownie. Half of an egg-sugar mixture is stirred into the melted chocolate and butter, while the other half is whipped until it thickens and doubles in volume. The lightened eggs are folded into the chocolate with a delicate touch, as are the dry ingredients--tricks that enhance the brownies' lovely texture."

Provided by AnnNH

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 37m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°. I bake them at a lower oven temp of 330°.
  • Sift the flour and salt together; set aside.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently and keeping a watchful eye on the pot to make certain the chocolate doesn't scorch (Alternatively, you can melt the ingredients in the top of a double boiler over, not touching, simmering water.) Add 1 cup of the sugar to the mixture and stir for half a minute, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
  • Put the remaining 1 cup sugar and the eggs into a bowl and mix or whisk by hand just to combine.
  • Little by little, pour half of the sugar and eggs into the chocolate mixture, stirring gently but constantly with a rubber spatula so that the eggs don't set from the heat.
  • Fit the whisk attachment to the mixer and whip the remaining sugar and eggs until they are thick, pale, and doubled in volume, about 3 minutes.
  • Using the rubber spatula, delicately fold the whipped eggs into the chocolate mixture.
  • When the eggs are almost completely incorporated, gently fold in the dry ingredients.
  • Pour and scrape the batter in to an unbuttered 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake the brownies for 22-26 minutes, during which time they will rise a little and the top will turn dark and dry.
  • Cut into the center at about the 22-minute mark to see how the brownies are progressing: they'll be perfect if they're just barely set and still pretty gooey.
  • They're still awfully good on the other side of set, so don't worry if you miss the moment on your first try.
  • Cool the brownies in the pan on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 148.3, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3.2

BEST EVER BROWNIES - DAIRY FREE



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Make and share this Best Ever Brownies - Dairy Free recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chelle_N

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 walnuts, chopped (opional)
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream together margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  • Sift together flour, salt and baking powder- add to creamed mixture.
  • Blend in cocoa powder and add chopped nuts.
  • Spread mixture into greased 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes at 350.
  • When cool, top with dusting of confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 90.7, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2

BEST-EVER BOURBON BROWNIES



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I have a bookshelf full of cookbooks. I buy them all, find them at yard sales, flee markets, order them in the mail. Just can't pass one up. This recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens. My family, friends and i just love it.

Provided by Suzanne LaLonde

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BROWNIES
1/3 c butter
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c chopped peacans
3 Tbsp bourbon
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar
2-3 tsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 oz melted baking chocolate, semi-sweet

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8x8x2-inc baking pan, set aside. In medium saucepan, combine butter granulated sugar, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat just until boiling: remove from heat and add the cup of chocolate pieces, stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in eggs and vanilla beating with spoon just until combined.Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and pecans. Poor batter into prepared pan.
  • 2. Bake in a 350 degrees oven 20 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  • 3. Using a fork, prick the warm brownies several times. Drizzle burbon evenly over brownies, cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • 4. For frosting: in small mixing bowl beat with electric mixer: on medium to high spead for 30 seconds. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating wellSlowly beat in milk and vanilla to reach spreading consistency. Spread over brownies, drizzle melted chocolate over frosting. Serve when ready.

BEST-EVER BOURBON BROWNIES!



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The most indulgent,melt-in-your-mouth brownies ever!

Provided by Jamie Clark

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c butter
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 c semisweet chocolate pieces
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped pecans
2-3 Tbsp bourbon
3 Tbsp butter,softened
1 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar
2-3 tsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 oz semisweet chocolate,melted

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan;set aside.In a medium saucepan,combine 1/3 cup butter,the granulated sugar,and water.Cook and stir over medium heat just until boiling.Remove from heat.Add the 1 cup chocolate pieces;stir until chocolate is melted.Stir in eggs and vanilla,beating lightly dwith a spoon just until combine.Stir in flour,baking soda,and salt.Stir in pecans.Spread batter into prepared pans.
  • 2. Bake in a 350 oven about 20minutes or until edges are set and begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  • 3. Using a fork,prick the warm brownies several times.Drizzle bourbon evenly over brownies;cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • 4. For frosting,in a small mixing bowl beat the 3 tablespoons butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.Gradually add powdered sugar,beating well.Slowly beat in 2 teaspoons of milk and vanilla.If nesessary,beat in remaining milk to reach spreading consistency.Spread over brownies;drizzle melted chocolate over frosting.

BEST-EVER BROWNIES 6 WAYS



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Make and share this Best-Ever Brownies 6 Ways recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hungrykitten

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch square baking pan with enough foil to overhang two sides by 2 inches; coat with cooking spray. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; reserve.
  • In microwave safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter on high in 20 second intervals, stirring, until melted. Whisk in sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Stir in flour mixture until smooth.
  • Spread in pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on rack 15 minutes. Use foil to lift from pan. Cool completely before cutting.
  • Triple Peanut Brownies: Quarter 16 mini Snickers bars; stir into batter with 1 cup peanut butter M & M's. Bake 35-40 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter into 1 can (16oz) vanilla frosting until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Sprinkle with additional M & M's and Snickers pieces.
  • German Chocolate Brownies: Stir 1 cup pecan pieces and 1/2 cup sweetened, flaked coconut into batter. Bake 35-40 minutes. Spread cooled brownies with 1 can (15 oz) coconut-pecan frosting. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecan pieces and 2 tablespoons sweetened, flaked coconut. Drizzle with 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (melted).
  • Strawberry & White Chocolate Brownies: Stir 1/2 cup low suagr strawberry preserves, then 3/4 cup white chocolate chips into batter. Bake 40-45 minutes. Spread cooled brownies with 1 can (12 oz) whipped strawberry frosting. If desired, garnish with strawberries.
  • Grasshopper Brownies: Quarter 10 Double Stuf Oreo Mint cookies; stir into batter. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cut into bars; top with 1 can (16 oz) vanilla frosting and garnish with addditional cookie pieces.
  • Espresso Brownies: Add 3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest to butter mixture. Stir 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips into batter. Bake 40-45 minutes. Spread cooled brownies with 1 can (16 oz) milk chocolate frosting. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls and lemon zest twists.

THE VERY BEST HEALTHY BROWNIES YOU WILL EVER TASTE



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I have been searching for a healthy alternative to store-bought Fiber One 100 calorie brownies and I have finally found it! These are more of a cake-like, lighter brownie than the very dense and chewy black bean brownies that are so popular. To me, they taste better than and have the same texture as a regular, full-fat brownie,...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tsp. good quality instant coffee granules or powder (i used taster's choice colombian)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup hershey's unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. cinnamon (can omit if desired)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 fully ripe avocado, pureed. when pureed, this has the same look and texture as butter. i use my small food processor. (don't be afraid of this! you won't taste or see it, i promise!)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chocolate chips, optional but yummy

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • 2. In very small bowl, dissolve instant coffee in vanilla and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • 3. In a third bowl, combine sugar, avocado, eggs and coffee mixture. Mix with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in by hand flour mixture and chocolate chips (if using) into egg mixture until JUST combined.
  • 4. Pour evenly into prepared pan. (Can add a few chocolate chips on top, optional.) Bake 19-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted 2" from side comes out nearly clean. Don't over bake. Cut into 16 squares and bag in ziplocks for under 100 calorie servings.

BEST EVER BROWNIES



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This is the best recipe for brownies I have ever had.....no idea where it came from ...very, moist, rich and a very dense chocolate. I've been making these for 20 years or so...the best!! Not my pic

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c all purpose flour
3/4 c cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs
2 c sugar
1 1/4 c butter
1 tsp vanilla
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
2 squares unsweetened cholate
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c milk
2 1/2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Prehaet oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Beat eggs in a large bowl until thick about 3 mins. Beat in sugar gradually about 1 minute more. Mix in soft butter, vanilla nd dry ingredients.at low speed on mixer. Scrape sides of bowl often. Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts if desired. Bake at 30 - 35 mins...although I have found my oven does it in 25. Check it so not to overcook...you want the brownies to be nice and fudgey.Cool in pan and Glaze.
  • 2. Melt the chocolate with the butter and milk. Blend until smooth. Add powder sugar. Blend well. Spread over cooled brownies. These are awesome!!

THE BEST FUDGE BROWNIES EVER



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (8 oz.) butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups Dutch-process cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt (increase to 1 tsp. if using unsalted butter)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (6 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour
2 cups (12 oz. bag) chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x13 in. pan. In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl or a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, then add sugar and stir to combine. Return mixture to heat (or microwave) briefly until hot but not bubbling. It'll become shiny and sugar will dissolve as you stir. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cocoa, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Add the eggs, beating until smooth; then add the flour and chips, beating until well combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 28-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry. The brownies should feel set both on the edges, and in the center. Remove from the oven, and after 5 minutes loosen the edges with a table knife. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Tips:

  • Use top-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the brownies will taste. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or higher) and avoid chocolate chips that contain vegetable fats.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the brownies dry.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to set and hold their shape.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Brownies are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best brownies ever.

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