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Are you craving a rich, fudgy, and decadent brownie that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will lead you on a delectable journey to discover the ultimate brownie recipe. With detailed instructions, expert tips, and a wide selection of variations, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating the perfect brownie, from gathering the finest ingredients to achieving the ideal texture and flavor profile. Whether you prefer chewy, gooey, or crispy edges, or if you're looking for unique flavor combinations and toppings, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to impress your friends and family with the ultimate brownie experience.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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 ULTIMATE BROWNIE



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Fudgy brownies that are the best you have ever tried. Fattening but worth it! Brownies can be frozen after baking.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups unsalted butter
3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7 eggs, beaten
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line one 9x9-inch baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Remove mixture from heat. Gradually pour the melted butter into the beaten eggs, whisking constantly, until mixture is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Sift the flour, cocoa and salt together. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined. Stir in the walnuts. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until brownies are set (a toothpick inserted in the center should have small crumbs clinging to it, rather than wet batter), 45 to 50 minutes. Do not overbake!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 120.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

MAKE THE ULTIMATE BROWNIE



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The Ultimate Brownie is my absolute favorite brownie. It's a combination of a cake-like and a fudge-like brownie. It doesn't even need frosting.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 (1 ounce) squares of unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
5 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts,
lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (or 325 F. for glass or dark metal pan). Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat; set aside. In a mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at high speed for 10 minutes**. Blend in chocolate mixture, flour and salt until just mixed. Stir in the nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake Ultimate Brownies for 35 to 40 minutes. (Don't over bake.) Cool and frost if desired, but that is not necessary. ** It's not required, but this is when it's useful to own a stand mixer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 166 mg, Sugar 26 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 24 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

ULTIMATE BROWNIES



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Martha's favorite brownie recipe eschews the more traditional nuts in favor of a generous amount of chocolate chunks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dish and parchment
1 2/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 ounces ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks (1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish, and line dish with parchment paper. Butter and flour parchment. Set dish aside.
  • Place unsweetened chocolate and butter in the upper pot of a double boiler; melt over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine eggs, vanilla, and sugar; beat on high speed for 10 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add chocolate mixture, beating to combine. Add flour and salt gradually, beating just to combine. Fold in semisweet chocolate chunks.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake bars until edges just start to pull away from pan, but the center is still moist, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool. Using a serrated knife, cut bars into 24 pieces. Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

ULTIMATE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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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

3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks

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.

ULTIMATE FUDGY BROWNIES



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Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you've got some seriously irresistible treats. -Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, optional
2-3/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, butter, water and, if desired, coffee granules; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add 1-3/4 cups chocolate chips and stir until melted. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, whisk eggs until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla; gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; stir into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining chocolate chips., Pour into prepared pan. Bake on a lower oven rack 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

ULTIMATE BROWNIES



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Make and share this Ultimate Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
  • Melt chocolate and butter together in large bowl (I do this in the microwave).
  • Add sugars; mix well.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  • Add flour and salt; stir until blended.
  • Add walnuts.
  • Pour into greased 13x9 pan; bake 25 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • MAKE FROSTING-------------.
  • Melt chocolate and butter together.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Add powdered sugar.
  • Beat for 3 minutes or until smooth.

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

BEST EVER CHOCOLATE BROWNIES RECIPE



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A foolproof brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Provided by Orlando Murrin

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h

Yield Cuts into 16 squares or 32 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 8

185g unsalted butter
185g best dark chocolate
85g plain flour
40g cocoa powder
50g white chocolate
50g milk chocolate
3 large eggs
275g golden caster sugar

Steps:

  • Cut 185g unsalted butter into small cubes and tip into a medium bowl. Break 185g dark chocolate into small pieces and drop into the bowl.
  • Fill a small saucepan about a quarter full with hot water, then sit the bowl on top so it rests on the rim of the pan, not touching the water. Put over a low heat until the butter and chocolate have melted, stirring occasionally to mix them.
  • Remove the bowl from the pan. Alternatively, cover the bowl loosely with cling film and put in the microwave for 2 minutes on High. Leave the melted mixture to cool to room temperature.
  • While you wait for the chocolate to cool, position a shelf in the middle of your oven and turn the oven on to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • Using a shallow 20cm square tin, cut out a square of non-stick baking parchment to line the base. Tip 85g plain flour and 40g cocoa powder into a sieve held over a medium bowl. Tap and shake the sieve so they run through together and you get rid of any lumps.
  • Chop 50g white chocolate and 50g milk chocolate into chunks on a board.
  • Break 3 large eggs into a large bowl and tip in 275g golden caster sugar. With an electric mixer on maximum speed, whisk the eggs and sugar. They will look thick and creamy, like a milk shake. This can take 3-8 minutes, depending on how powerful your mixer is. You'll know it's ready when the mixture becomes really pale and about double its original volume. Another check is to turn off the mixer, lift out the beaters and wiggle them from side to side. If the mixture that runs off the beaters leaves a trail on the surface of the mixture in the bowl for a second or two, you're there.
  • Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over the eggy mousse, then gently fold together with a rubber spatula. Plunge the spatula in at one side, take it underneath and bring it up the opposite side and in again at the middle. Continue going under and over in a figure of eight, moving the bowl round after each folding so you can get at it from all sides, until the two mixtures are one and the colour is a mottled dark brown. The idea is to marry them without knocking out the air, so be as gentle and slow as you like.
  • Hold the sieve over the bowl of eggy chocolate mixture and resift the cocoa and flour mixture, shaking the sieve from side to side, to cover the top evenly.
  • Gently fold in this powder using the same figure of eight action as before. The mixture will look dry and dusty at first, and a bit unpromising, but if you keep going very gently and patiently, it will end up looking gungy and fudgy. Stop just before you feel you should, as you don't want to overdo this mixing.
  • Finally, stir in the white and milk chocolate chunks until they're dotted throughout.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, scraping every bit out of the bowl with the spatula. Gently ease the mixture into the corners of the tin and paddle the spatula from side to side across the top to level it.
  • Put in the oven and set your timer for 25 mins. When the buzzer goes, open the oven, pull the shelf out a bit and gently shake the tin. If the brownie wobbles in the middle, it's not quite done, so slide it back in and bake for another 5 minutes until the top has a shiny, papery crust and the sides are just beginning to come away from the tin. Take out of the oven.
  • Leave the whole thing in the tin until completely cold, then, if you're using the brownie tin, lift up the protruding rim slightly and slide the uncut brownie out on its base. If you're using a normal tin, lift out the brownie with the foil. Cut into quarters, then cut each quarter into four squares and finally into triangles.
  • They'll keep in an airtight container for a good two weeks and in the freezer for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Perfectly squidgy brownies every time.

Provided by rachelbbridge

Time 1h

Yield Makes Brownies

Number Of Ingredients 9

120g of good quality Dark Chocolate (
200g of Butter
3 Medium Eggs
400g of Caster Sugar
165g Plain Flour
20g Cocoa Powder
1tsp of Baking Powder
3tsp Vanilla Extract (or Vanilla Paste)
60g bar of White Chocolate (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gasmark 6.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together over hot water (can be melted in the microwave if you're in a hurry).
  • Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract/paste, add to the melted chocolate and butter, mix.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder, then fold into the rest of the mix.
  • Add the chopped white chocolate pieces and pour into a lined and greased baking tray.
  • Cook for 22 minutes (the knife should come out clean when cooked), allow to cool, cut into 12 and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your brownies. Use a chocolate that you enjoy eating on its own, and make sure it has a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, then stop.
  • Bake the brownies in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that they bake evenly.
  • Don't overbake the brownies: Overbaked brownies will be dry and crumbly. Bake them just 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 to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature: Brownies will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature, or for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Brownies are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a brownie recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like your brownies fudgy, cakey, or somewhere in between, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these brownie recipes a try.

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