Brownies are a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed on special occasions, in front of the television with a glass of milk, or just because you feel like baking a cake and satisfying your sweet tooth. You can make regular brownies, make them crunchier and softer, or decide to come up with a more creative recipe of your choice. When it comes to making brownies, you can't go wrong, and whatever you make will be delicious. See Step 1 of your preferred method to get started.
Ingredients
Simple Brownies
- 55g wheat flour
- 225g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 55g butter or margarine
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 170g bittersweet chocolate chip
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Powdered sugar for flavor
Fudgy Brownies
- 10 tbsp. (150g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (70g) all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (75g) chopped pecans or walnuts
Step
Method 1 of 3: Simple Brownies
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 190ºC
Step 2. Spread and line a 9 × 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) cake tray with about an inch of butter
If you wish, you can also line the tray with aluminum foil.
Step 3. Melt the butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat
While this is melting, complete the next two steps. Melting the butter should only take about a minute or two. It will melt faster if you start at room temperature.
Step 4. Combine the caster sugar and eggs in a separate bowl
Pour the sugar and eggs into a medium-sized bowl and stir the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. This takes about a minute. You can use a wooden spoon, an egg beater, or even an electric mixer to mix the ingredients together.
Step 5. Mix flour and cocoa powder together in a separate bowl
Now, pour the ingredients into a separate bowl and stir until completely combined.
Step 6. Pour the melted butter into the sugar and egg mixture
Then, stir until the butter is well combined. This will make a nice, soft, bright yellow dough.
Step 7. Sift the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture little by little
Pour the ingredients into a colander and shake gently to let air in as the chocolate mixture falls into the egg mixture. You can even scratch the bottom of the sieve a little with a fork to help sift through the chocolate mixture.
Step 8. Add chocolate chips to the mixture
Now, you can mix the chocolate chips into the rest of the ingredients. You can use regular chocolate chips, or adorable mini chocolate chips if you prefer. If you're feeling bold and want to mix up the ingredients, you can also use white chocolate chips.
Step 9. Pour the mixture into the cake tray
Now that the tray is greased, it should be ready to be poured with the batter mixture. Use a flat plastic mixer or knife to even out the mixture. The dough doesn't have to be perfectly evenly distributed, but try to distribute it across the tray as evenly as possible so that the brownies will be of the same height overall.
Step 10. Place the tray on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes
After 25 minutes, keep checking the brownies to make sure they don't burn. You can even clean your utensils while waiting for the brownies to cook. If you're in the kitchen while the brownies are starting to set, you'll want this sweet treat even more!
Step 11. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool
Wait at least five minutes for the brownies to cool. This will also give it time to harden a bit. If you cut it while it's chilling, this will make it more difficult to cut properly.
Step 12. Cut the brownies into medium size
You can cut it into small pieces, so you can devour it in one bite. You can also cut the brownies larger, so each piece is delicious and plentiful. It's up to you--if you're making it for a big event, then the smaller the pieces, the better. But if you're only cooking for yourself and a few friends or family members, why not cut it a little bigger?
You can even sprinkle powdered sugar on top for extra sweetness
Method 2 of 3: Fudgy Brownies
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC
Place a rack in the bottom of the third oven to get ready to cook some delicious fudgy brownies.
Step 2. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) tray
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Cover the bottom and sides of the pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving the hanging on opposite sides.
Step 3. Pour 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm
) water into a medium saucepan.
Heat the water until it is almost boiling.
Step 4. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, butter and salt in a bowl
Make sure the bowl is heat-resistant. Stir the ingredients together until they are fully combined. You'll want to leave the bowl over the boiling water to heat the ingredients up a bit and make it easier to mix and create a nice, smooth mixture. Keep stirring the ingredients until the mixture is nice and warm. Don't worry if the mixture is still a little thick; it will become smoother after you add flour and eggs.
Step 5. Let the bowl cool for 3-5 minutes
The bowl should still be warm, but not hot, when you're ready to use it again.
Step 6. Stir in the vanilla
Use a spatula or wooden spoon to add the vanilla, which will give the brownies a unique flavor.
Step 7. Add the eggs
Now, add the eggs to the mixture one at a time. Stir the first one completely before you stir the second. This will help the mixture to be smooth.
Step 8. Add flour
Now, stir in the flour until you have thoroughly mixed it. This should take at least a minute or two. Your dough will be quite thick, maybe thicker than usual when you make the brownies - this is where the crunchy and soft factor comes in.
Step 9. Add the nuts
Stir in walnuts, pecans, almonds, or any other type of nuts you want to use. This is optional, but it can add a nice flavor to the brownies.
Step 10. Pour the mixture into the pan
Be sure to spread it evenly in the pan to make brownies of the same thickness.
Step 11. Bake for 20-25 minutes
After 18 minutes or so, start checking the brownies. When the brownies are done, you should be able to place a toothpick in the center and take them out almost clean. If the brownies aren't done, even after the time limit, continue baking them.
Step 12. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool
Give the brownies at least five minutes to cool before you cut them.
Step 13. Cut the brownies
This recipe makes for 16 squares of normal brownies. However, you can cut them into larger or smaller sizes, depending on what you prefer.
Step 14. Serve. Enjoy those delicious fudgy brownies as they are
For an added sensation, pour the brownies with caramel sauce.
Method 3 of 3: Making Other Kinds of Brownies
Step 1. Make chocolate brownies
Read this article to learn how to make your favorite chocolate brownies. You can choose between regular chocolate brownies, caramel brownies, or soft brownies. No matter what you choose, your brownies will be delicious!
Step 2. Make cream brownies
These delicious brownies are extra festive - perfect for a birthday party or special occasion.
Step 3. Make S'more brownies
Add a sprinkle of marshmallows and some pastries for a traditional brownie recipe and you'll feel like you're sitting by a campfire.
Step 4. Make gluten-free brownies
Who says people who can't eat gluten can't enjoy the taste of freshly baked brownies? This recipe can make brownies that are just as delicious as traditional ones.
Step 5. Make peppermint brownies
Add some peppermint to a traditional brownie for a delicious holiday treat.
Warning
- Be careful not to overcook the brownies. Cooking too long will cause the brownies to turn black and burn.
- Be careful when using the oven and melting the butter. Always wear oven gloves when removing the tray from the oven.
