The quest for the ultimate brownie recipe is an ongoing journey that culinary enthusiasts have embarked on for decades. With its gooey center, crispy edges, and intense chocolate flavor, the brownie has become a beloved dessert, gracing countless occasions and satisfying sweet cravings worldwide. Whether you prefer a classic fudgy brownie or a decadent one swirled with caramel or topped with nuts, there's a recipe out there that promises to deliver an extraordinary taste experience. In this article, we'll explore the world of brownies, uncovering the secrets to creating the perfect batch that will tantalize your taste buds and make you the star of any gathering.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
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
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
THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
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
BEST BROWNIES
These brownies always turn out!
Provided by Angie
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
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.
ABSOLUTELY BEST BROWNIES
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
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
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
Tips:
- Use melted butter instead of softened butter. This will help the brownies bake more evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough.
- Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
- For fudgier brownies, use more chocolate and less flour.
- For cakier brownies, use less chocolate and more flour.
- Add your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or candy.
Conclusion:
Brownies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a brownie recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like your brownies fudgy, cakey, or somewhere in between, there is a recipe out there for you. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
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