Best 12 Virginia Brownies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the Virginia brownie stands as a legendary treat, captivating taste buds with its fudgy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and decadent frosting. Originating from the heart of Virginia's culinary traditions, this iconic brownie has garnered a loyal following among dessert enthusiasts. If you're seeking a heavenly indulgence that promises an unforgettable culinary experience, embarking on a journey to discover the best Virginia brownie recipe is an endeavor worth pursuing. From classic interpretations that honor tradition to innovative twists that push the boundaries of flavor, this article will guide you through a delectable exploration of the most exceptional Virginia brownie recipes, ensuring that your next dessert creation becomes a resounding success.

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

CLASSIC GOOEY BROWNIES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon brewed coffee
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides of the pan. Coat the parchment and sides of the pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler and melt over medium heat. Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until pale yellow. Add the granulated sugar, espresso powder and vanilla extract to the eggs and whisk until fluffy. Whisk together the flour and salt in a small bowl.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the egg mixture and whisk until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it to the edges with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake until the batter is set and cracked on top, 30 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool.
  • For the icing: Whisk together the buttermilk, coffee, confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
  • Remove the cooled brownies from the pan by using the parchment overhang to lift them out. Pour the icing over the top and spread with a small offset spatula. Let dry. Cut into squares and serve.

OUTRAGEOUS BROWNIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20 large brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
2 tablespoons real vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups diced walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
  • Melt together the butter, chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate on top of a double boiler. Cool slightly. Stir together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and chocolate chips with flour to coat. Then add to the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not overbake! Cool thoroughly, refrigerate well and cut into squares.
  • This was adapted from a recipe for chocolate globs in the Soho Charcuterie Cookbook.

SKILLET BROWNIE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup coconut sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
2/3 cup blanched almond flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • To a medium bowl add the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla and salt. Using a rubber spatula, stir to combine. Stir in the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the almond flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and stir to combine. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into an 8-inch nonstick, oven proof skillet and spread evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until the edges look dry and the center still looks slightly underdone.
  • Remove from the oven and cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES



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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

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup vanilla or white chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

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.

BAVARIAN BROWNIES



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Delicious flavor and easy to make.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, butter and egg; mix until well blended. Batter will be thick. Stir in the chocolate chips. Stir in the walnuts if desired. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back to the touch. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 188.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 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

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

VANILLA BROWNIES



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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

PERFECT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Make and share this Perfect Chocolate Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Virginia

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 28 brownies, 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x13" pan.
  • Melt shortening in a large saucepan over low heat, then stir in cocoa.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in sugar and vanilla then mix in eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients then stir in nuts.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely, before cutting into 2x2" squares.
  • I have read all the great reviews and learned from them, thank you all. Now I line my pan with buttered alumunin foil or parchment paper. This works very well.

VICTORY BROWNIES



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I made these on election day and friends and co-workers loved the hint of orange and the sparkle of heat from a pinch of cayenne pepper. Hazelnuts are a star in these brownies, but walnuts can be substituted.

Provided by Cazuela

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or amount to taste
½ teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 8 inch square baking pan.
  • Melt unsweetened chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar, white sugar, and honey; mix until sugar is dissolved. Beat in eggs, a little at a time. Add flour, salt, baking powder, vanilla, hazelnuts, cayenne pepper, and orange zest. Stir until blended well and mixture is glossy. Pour batter evenly into pan.
  • Bake until the surface looks dry and a toothpick inserted in the center has just a film of chocolate on it, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on a rack about 12 minutes and cut into squares while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

HEAVENLY BROWNIES



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The first time I had my aunt's brownies, I went head over heals. Was it the best quality chocolate? Or was it the moistness and melt in my mouth textures? All I know was that these were the best chocolate brownies I had ever had. And I can say the same for all you brownie lovers out there!

Provided by Creative Baker

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

14 ounces softened butter
14 ounces highest quality dark chocolate (this gives them that kick of flavor)
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 ounces caster sugar
8 ounces flour
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 356°F The reason for the weird measurements and odd temperature, is because I got this recipe from England.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate over a double boiler, or just in the microwave for a quick zap!
  • Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl.
  • When the chocolate has cooled, add it to the butter/sugar mixture; mix well.
  • Add flour and salt to the chocolate mixture. Mix until creamy.
  • Bake in a greased pan for 25 minutes.
  • " -- and let your taste-buds enjoy!".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 142.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3.2

VIRGINIA BROWNIES



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If you like a fudgy brownie this is the one for you! The original recipe came from an old Southern Living book series that my Mom has. My baby brother would make this recipe and set up a brownie stand in the summer in leiu of the usual lemonade stand! We made this so much as kids the page it is printed on has fallen out of the book... I use melted butter in place of the shortening. This is good with or without the glaze.

Provided by SuzV2796

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
8 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup soft shortening (I melt 2 sticks butter and stir in)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients. Stir until smooth. Spread dough into a greased 9x13" pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • FUDGE FROSTING: Combine 1 c sugar, 1/4 c cocoa, 1/4 c cream or whole milk, 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir with a whisk until the mixture just begins to thicken. Cool to room temp before frosting brownies.

Tips:

  • For fudgier brownies, use melted butter instead of softened butter.
  • To make your brownies chewier, add an extra egg yolk to the batter.
  • For a crispy crust, bake your brownies at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time.
  • To prevent your brownies from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Let your brownies cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze your brownies for up to 2 months. To freeze, place the brownies in a single layer in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Virginia Brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of brownies that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give one of these recipes a try today!

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