Best 14 How To Make Vanilla Brownies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, vanilla brownies reign supreme with their irresistibly rich taste and fudgy texture. If you're seeking a recipe that elevates this classic treat to extraordinary heights, look no further. This comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets behind crafting the most perfect vanilla brownies, using simple ingredients and techniques. We'll explore the ideal balance of cocoa powder, sugar, and butter, while delving into the secrets of achieving a moist and gooey interior with a crisp outer crust. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

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

VANILLA BROWNIES



Vanilla Brownies image

I like to include the chocolate chips because I love chocolate, but they can be omitted. I have made them without the chips and they still came out great!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Blondie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the flour mixture. Mix in chocolate chips, if desired. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in preheated oven. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. When completely cooled, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 75.8 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

VANILLA BROWNIES



Vanilla Brownies image

These unique brownies are a nice surprise from the usual chocolate brownie. If you love cake and brownies as much as I do, you will love this wonderful recipe.

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 32 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 ounces vanilla chips
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter, soft
1 -2 tablespoon milk or 1 -2 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 (F).
  • Line 13x9x2 inch rectangular pan with foil, or grease and flour.
  • Heat vanilla chips and margarine over low heat, stirring frequently, just until melted.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Spread batter in pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.
  • Prepare Vanilla Glaze:.
  • Mix all ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread on cooled brownies.
  • YUM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 88.3, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.6, Protein 2

VANILLA BROWNIES



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If you aren't a chocolate lover you'll love these vanilla brownies. You don't have to add chocolate frosting, or frosting at all.

Provided by Ashley Mullen

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.
  • Add in remaining ingredients.
  • You are going to be left with a very thick "batter", always like cookie dough. Press it into a 9x9 greased pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. The brownies will be very brown, the edges crispy. Use a toothpick to make sure they are thoroughly cooked in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Fudgy Brownies Recipe by Tasty image

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

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

BEST BROWNIES



Best Brownies image

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

TRIPLE-VANILLA BROWNIES



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Chocolate is tasty, but even chocoholics will agree that these vanilla brownies are irresistible!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 bag (10 oz) white vanilla baking chips (1 2/3 cups)
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water or milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and baking chips over low heat, stirring frequently, just until melted. (Mixture may appear curdled.) Remove from heat; cool.
  • Stir in remaining brownie ingredients until well blended. Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread glaze over brownies. For brownies, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 80 mg

EASIEST BROWNIES EVER



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Minimal ingredients and procedures in this recipe won me over but only secondarily to the super chocolate taste and chewy texture.

Provided by PIZZA2471

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, salt and cocoa powder just until moistened. Stir in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is dry and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 129.4 mg, Sugar 24 g

WHITE BROWNIES



White Brownies image

Easily made brownies from a cake mix!

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and brown sugar. Add egg and milk; mix until well blended. Stir in the butterscotch chips. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies pull away form the edge of the pan slightly. Cool in the pan on a wire rack then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Make The Best Brownies Recipe by Tasty image

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

WHITE BROWNIES



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Geneva Mayer of Olney, Illinois uses white chocolate and vanilla chips to give traditional brownies a delicious twist. "These moist chewy snacks will satisfy even the most avid chocolate lover," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
6 eggs
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate and butter; cool for 20 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Gradually beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in chips and pecans., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY FUDGY BROWNIES



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In Susanville, California, Evie, Gloistein can stir up these moist and chocolaty brownies in a snap. "They're oh-so-easy to make and oh-so-scrumptious to eat," she assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 32 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in pecans if desired. , Spread into two greased 8-in. square baking pans. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

ICED BROWNIES



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Brownies are a favorite for summer picnics, and these are the best! I received this recipe from a dear friend many years ago, and I still make it at least once a month. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dessert to an outing, or if I want to send a treat to a neighbor or friend, I always prepare these wonderful brownies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
ICING:
1-1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons milk or half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add syrup. Gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in the nuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool slightly. , Meanwhile, for icing, combine the sugar, butter and milk in a small saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and chocolate chips until chips are melted. (Mixture will be thin.) Immediately pour over brownies. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

THE BEST ONE-BOWL BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best One-Bowl Brownies Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips, divided
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup dark cocoa powder
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing

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:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your brownies. Look for good-quality cocoa powder, butter, and eggs.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough. Mix 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 dry out the brownies.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to 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:

Vanilla brownies are a classic dessert that is loved 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 perfect batch of vanilla brownies every time.

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