Best 12 Best Homemade Brownie Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats can rival the allure of a freshly baked, fudgy, and decadent brownie. Whether you prefer them crispy on the edges or gooey in the center, these chocolatey squares of heaven have a special place in the hearts of dessert enthusiasts. Baking the perfect brownie, however, can be a daunting task, with variables like ingredients, temperature, and technique all playing crucial roles. If you're looking to elevate your brownie-making skills and create a dessert that will leave your taste buds tingling, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the ultimate homemade brownie.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ABSOLUTELY BEST BROWNIES



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This are the easiest and most delicious brownies that I have ever eaten. They are so moist and super quick and easy to make. For best results, use a Dutch processed cocoa. For less cake-like brownies, use all-purpose flour instead of self rising.

Provided by COUNTRYDAYZ

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup self-rising flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Add eggs, and mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the vanilla and stir in walnuts if desired. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are firm. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 181.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

BEST HOMEMADE BROWNIES



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The ultimate recipe for brownies! They're fudgy, moist, and super chocolaty, with perfect crispy edges. From Weeknight Baking by Michelle Lopez.

Provided by Michelle Lopez

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar*
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder (sifted if lumpy)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 teaspoons sea salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil**
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish (not a 9x9 dish or your brownies will overcook) with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, water, and vanilla.
  • Sprinkle the dry mix over the wet mix and stir until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan (it'll be thick - that's ok) and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs attached (note: it's better to pull the brownies out early than to leave them in too long). Cool completely before slicing.*** Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These also freeze well!

BEST BROWNIES



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These brownies always turn out!

Provided by Angie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES



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We've created the perfect brownie by employing a few tips and tricks. Using both semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder gives us the deep and complex chocolate flavor we crave. Cooking the butter until golden brown adds a toasted nuttiness, while the pop of cream provides luscious texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick baking spray
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (64-percent cacao), chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/4 cups Dutch-process cocoa
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla paste or extract
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
6 large eggs, chilled

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, preferably metal, with nonstick baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on the longer sides. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until the butter is a deep golden color, about 5 minutes; the butter will hiss and spit as the whey evaporates so be careful. As the foam subsides the butter will go from a canary yellow color to golden. When it does, take it off the heat. Add the chocolate and cream to the butter and let it sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted.
  • Sift the flour and cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, espresso powder and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high speed until the eggs are pale, very thick and fluffy, about 8 minutes (start your timer when you get to high speed). Do not be tempted to skimp on the mix time; this step is key to getting the signature shiny, crackled brownie top. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour the warm chocolate into the eggs; beat until completely incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined; do not overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and fold until the batter is completely combined.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the brownies are glossy and just barely firm, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 205 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Don't let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pan or you will get a much higher reading. (The cook time will be at the higher end of the range if using a glass or ceramic baking dish.)
  • Let the brownies cool completely to allow the crumb to set before slicing, about 3 hours.
  • Use an offset spatula to loosen the brownies from the sides of the pan. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Remove the parchment and cut into 24 squares.

THE BROWNIE THAT STARTED IT ALL A.K.A THE WORLD'S BEST BROWNIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 20 to 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil cooking spray
8 ounces (2 sticks) butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 13 by 9-inch pan with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a glass or ceramic bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, cocoa, and vanilla. Stir in the flour and salt. Add chopped semisweet and bittersweet chocolates and pecans.
  • Spread the batter in prepared pan. Bake about 25 minutes, just until brownies test moist but not wet. Cool completely before cutting.

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.

THE BEST BROWNIES



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Everybody says their brownies are the best, but these really are the best. They feature the "holy trinity" of brownie perfection-a crispy, flaky top, chewy edges, and a fudgy center. Serve with a glass of ice cold milk.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
½ cup unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch square baking dish or pan, then line with parchment paper if desired to make getting the brownies out easier.
  • Mix flour and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
  • Place chopped chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl and set over a saucepan with 1 inch of very gently simmering water. When the butter and almost all of the chocolate is melted, stir until smooth. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Mix sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer until very airy, thick, and creamy, about 5 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract, then slowly drizzle in the melted chocolate mixture, while mixing on high speed.
  • Dump in the flour mixture and mix on low speed just until the flour disappears. Use a spatula to transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread as evenly as possible.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out virtually clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Use a spatula to lightly press down the higher parts of the brownie around the edge of the dish. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes, before removing and cutting into 9 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 28 g

QUICK AND EASY BROWNIES



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Takes about 45 minutes to make.

Provided by C. Nelson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Combine the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Decorate with walnut halves, if desired.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with crumbs, not wet. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

CHEWIEST BROWNIES



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Rich chocolate chewy brownies, not cakey at all!

Provided by Krissyp

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup melted butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line one 9x13 inch pan with greased parchment paper.
  • Combine the cocoa, melted butter, sugar, eggs, salt , flour and vanilla. Mix until well combined. It should be very thick and sticky.
  • Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 58.2 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, good-quality semisweet chocolate, unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder, espresso powder, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, kosher salt, large eggs, all-purpose flour, flaky sea salt

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ sticks unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for greasing
8 oz good-quality semisweet chocolate, or bittersweet chocolate, 60-70% cacao, roughly chopped
¾ cup unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder, divided
1 tablespoon espresso powder
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) dark metal pan with softened butter, then line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. Grease the parchment with softened butter.
  • Combine the chopped chocolate, ¼ cup (30 g) of cocoa powder, and espresso powder in a heatproof liquid measuring cup or medium bowl and set aside.
  • Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter just comes to a vigorous simmer, about 5 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally. Immediately pour the hot butter over the chocolate mixture and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted, then set aside.
  • Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. It will be similar to the texture of very thick pancake batter.
  • With the mixer on, pour in the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F (180°C).
  • Sift in the flour and remaining cocoa powder and use a rubber spatula to gently fold until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until lightly puffed on top, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the baking pan from the oven using oven mitts or kitchen towels, then lightly drop the pan on a flat surface 1-2 times until the brownies deflate slightly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the brownies comes out fudgy but the edges look cooked through, about 20 minutes more. The center of the brownies will seem under-baked, but the brownies will continue to set as they cool.
  • Set the brownies on a cooling rack and cool completely in the pan.
  • Use the parchment paper to lift the cooled brownies out of the pan. Cut into 24 bars and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 18 grams

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: good-quality chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz good-quality chocolate, semi-sweet
12 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa 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 chunks. Melt half of the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, saving the other half for later.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer, then beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color.
  • Whisk in the melted chocolate (make sure it's not too hot or else the eggs will cook), then sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold to incorporate the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix as this will cause the brownies to be more cake-like in texture.
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on how fudgy you like your brownies, then cool completely.
  • Slice, then serve with a nice cold glass of milk!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 25 grams

THE BEST BROWNIES



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These brownies are not cake-like. They are more moist and gooey. I always undercook them a bit because we like them very moist.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Mix oil and sugar until well blended.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; stir just until blended.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Stir dry ingredients into the oil/sugar mixture.
  • Pour into greased 9 x 9 square pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until sides just starts to pull away from the pan.
  • Cool completely before cutting.
  • Note: I usually double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. If you double the recipe, you will need to cook longer than 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the brownies will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies at the right temperature. The ideal oven temperature for brownies is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Baking them at a higher temperature will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overbake the brownies. Overbaked brownies will be dry and chewy. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. Cutting them while they're still warm will make them fall apart.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can make delicious, moist, and fudgy brownies at home. Experiment with different recipes and find the one that you like best. You can also add your own favorite mix-ins, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit. Brownies are a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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