Brownies, the delectable chocolate treats, have captured the hearts and taste buds of countless individuals worldwide. Originating in the United States in the late 19th century, these dense, fudgy confections have evolved into a culinary masterpiece, enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether indulging in their classic form or experimenting with variations that incorporate unique ingredients and flavors, brownies continue to reign supreme as a beloved dessert. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of brownies, exploring the history, variations, and techniques involved in crafting these irresistible treats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUICK AND EASY BROWNIES
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
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
THE BEST EVER FUDGE BROWNIES
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
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.
FUDGY BROWNIES I
A chewy, fudgy, brownie that is easy to make. This is great because it uses things that you may already have on hand.
Provided by Trish
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cocoa and baking soda. Add 1/3 cup vegetable oil and boiling water. Mix until well blended and thickened. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and remaining 1/3 cup oil. Finally, add the flour, vanilla and salt; mix just until all of the flour is absorbed. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 57 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
ULTIMATE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies. -Carol Prewett, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda; blend 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water; stir until well blended. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining butter. Add flour, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans and chocolate chunks. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
CHEWIEST BROWNIES
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
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
FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES
A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES
These brownies have been a favorite in my family since I was a small child. Because they're so popular, I usually double the recipe. Great with chocolate frosting!
Provided by Jo
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together peanut butter and margarine. Gradually blend in the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until the top springs back when touched. Cool, and cut into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 158.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
BEST FUDGY BROWNIES
I love to use this fudgy brownie recipe when bringing treats to work. When I was growing up, I helped my mother make delicious, hearty meals and these fudgy brownies for our farm family of eight. -Judy Cunningham, Max, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until the top is dry and the center is set, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BROOKE'S BEST BOMBSHELL BROWNIES
These brownies are the bomb! I've found the perfect combination of ingredients to make the fudgiest brownies yet... Enjoy!
Provided by BROOKE
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 29 g
THE BEST BROWNIES
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
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.
THE BEST GOOEY SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, soft caramel candy, soft caramel candy, heavy cream, flaky sea salt
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8-inch (20x20-cm) baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Make the brownies: in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold to incorporate. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the batter into the baking pan and spread to cover the bottom. Arrange the caramel candies in a single layer over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter over the caramel candies and spread to cover.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until center is cooked through. Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool.
- Make the topping: combine the caramel candies and heavy cream in a medium heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 1 minute in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is thick and velvety.
- Pour the caramel topping over the brownies. Let set for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 58 grams
CARAMEL BROWNIES
I love to cook. My family can't possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them-particularly these rich, chewy brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. -Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup walnuts. , Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the caramels and condensed milk over low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over baked brownie layer. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over caramel layer; carefully swirl brownie batter with a knife. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MMM-MMM BETTER BROWNIES
I personally think these are the best brownies in the world. Try them, I think you'll agree! To make the brownies rich and buttery, use melted butter instead of the vegetable oil.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Nut Brownie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts, if desired. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the brownie begins to pull away from edges of pan. Let cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 53.3 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BOX BROWNIES (BUCKEYE BROWNIES) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: brownie mix, powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, butter, milk chocolate chips
Provided by Nathan Ng
Categories Desserts
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter.
- Distribute scoops of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie and flatten the mixture to achieve an even layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and butter. Microwave at 15-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval.
- Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the brownies, then evenly spread to achieve a flat, even layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 40 grams
NO-FAIL EASY CAKE MIX BROWNIES
These are similar to a packaged brownie mix, they have a great brownie texture and take only minutes to make, just dump everything in a bowl, mix and bake! If desired frost with my recipe#89207
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees (second-lowest rack).
- Grease an 11x7 or a 13x9-inch baking pan (the brownies baked in a 13x9 pan will not be as high).
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat all ingredients except walnuts or chocolate chips until smooth (the batter will be thick).
- Add in walnuts of chocolate chips mix to combine.
- Spread into the prepared baking dish (the batter will be very thick so have patience!).
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes (do not overbake).
- Cool completely before frosting.
NESTLE TOLL HOUSE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
This is a great brownie recipe that I've made for years. Easy to make and different from the standard brownie.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 16 two and a quarter inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water.
- Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add 6 ounces (1 cup) chocolate morsels and vanilla extract.
- Stir until morsels melt and mixture is smooth.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in flour mixture.
- Stir in remaining 6 ounces (1 cup) of chocolate morsels and the nuts.
- Spread into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Cut into 2 1/4-inch squares.
CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
Jazz up an out-of-the-box brownie mix with an easy cheesecake topping.
Provided by Nat
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed by manufacturer. Preheat oven to temperature indicated on box. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Swirl together using a knife or skewer.
- Bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Brownies will be done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 100.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES
People love these rich chocolate chip brownies so much that I never take them anywhere without bringing along several copies of the recipe to hand out. The treats are wonderful to take on a picnic because you don't have to worry about melted frosting. -Brenda Kelly, Ashburn, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended (do not overmix). , Pour batter into 2 greased 9-in. square baking pans. Sprinkle with chips and nuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
THE BEST ONE-BOWL BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, large eggs, all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, nonstick cooking spray
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Desserts
Time 1h3m
Yield 16 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Add the butter and 1 cup (175 g) of chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1½ minutes, then let sit for 3 minutes before whisking together.
- Add the granulated and brown sugars, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Whisk in the eggs until fully combined.
- Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and fold in with a spatula. Add the remaining chocolate chips and fold to incorporate.
- Line a 9-inch (23-cm) square baking pan with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 19 grams
Tips:
- Choose the Right Cocoa Powder: Opt for Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a richer, darker flavor.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Good-quality chocolate will elevate the flavor of your brownies.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing can result in tough, dense brownies.
- Don't Overbake: Brownies should be fudgy and moist, not dry and crumbly.
- Let Them Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving, for a cleaner cut.
- Store Properly: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
With so many delectable variations, there's a brownie recipe to suit every taste. Whether you prefer classic chocolate brownies, decadent fudgy brownies, or healthy alternatives, the key to success lies in selecting premium ingredients, following the instructions precisely, and baking with love. Remember, the best brownies are the ones that bring joy to your heart and taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will yield irresistible, homemade brownies.
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