Best 12 Classic Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our classic brownie recipes, ranging from the traditional to the unique. Dive into the decadence of our classic brownie recipe, featuring a rich, fudgy center and a crispy outer crust. If you prefer a chewy brownie, try our chewy brownie recipe, known for its gooey, dense texture. For a delightful twist, try our mint chocolate brownie recipe, which blends the refreshing flavor of mint with rich chocolate. For those who love nuts, our walnut brownie recipe adds a delightful crunch to the classic brownie. And for a special occasion, our chocolate raspberry swirl brownie recipe combines the decadence of chocolate with the tartness of raspberries. With each recipe carefully crafted to perfection, you're sure to find the perfect brownie to satisfy your cravings.

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

CLASSIC GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



Classic Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownies image

Everyone loves brownies! This classic simple and delicious recipe is all you need to satisfy your family's brownie cravings.

Provided by Ghirardelli

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ghirardelli®

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
⅜ teaspoon salt
½ cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Chop the semi-sweet chocolate baking bar into 1-inch pieces.
  • In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Stir the brown sugar and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and mix well.
  • In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mixing well until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

CLASSIC BROWNIES



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Right in the middle of fudgy and cakey, these easy brownies will make either crowd happy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the foil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on at least 2 sides. Butter the foil.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt in a medium bowl. Melt the butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let cool slightly. Stir in the sugar and eggs. Add the flour mixture, and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack. Use the foil overhang to help lift them out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CLASSIC UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Use high quality chocolate for these brownies. I like these made with Callebaut or Scharffen-Berger unsweetened. To make these with bittersweet chocolate instead, use 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 7 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar. To make with semisweet chocolate, substitute 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, 5 tablespoons butter and 2/3 cup sugar.

Provided by Saguaro

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 ounces unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, cold
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup walnuts (optional) or 2/3 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 8x8 pan with foil, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pot of barely simmering water until smooth, stirring often.
  • Remove bowl from heat and stir in sugar vanilla and salt.
  • Add eggs one at a time, stirring thoroughly.
  • Stir in flour and beat with a spoon or rubber spatula for a minute or two until smooth and glossy.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth to even it.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with some thick gooey batter clinging to it.

CLASSIC FUDGE BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 brownies, 8 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into bits
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
Pinch salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Butter and flour an (8-inch square) baking pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small heavy saucepan melt the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth, and let the mixture cool completely. Into a bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs. While still beating, add the sugar, a little at a time, and beat the mixture at high speed for 3 minutes, or until thick and pale.
  • Add in the chocolate mixture and the vanilla, and then add in the flour mixture, stirring until the mixture is blended well. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake the brownies in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the brownie pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan, and a cake tester, inserted in the center, comes out with crumbs adhering to it. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

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.

GHIRARDELLI CLASSIC BROWNIES



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Straight from the back of the Ghirardelli bar, these are chocolatey goodness. Fantastic warm from the oven and served with vanilla bean ice cream.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces ghirardelli semisweet chocolate bars
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use white)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Butter and flour 8X8 pan.
  • In a heavy 1 1/2 saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, mixing well.
  • In bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Slowly fold into chocolate mixture; mix well.
  • Stir in chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.

CLASSIC BROWNIES



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This is a recipe from Cook's Illustrated. These are the "perfect" brownies according to America's Test Kitchen. I haven't tried this recipe yet, so I am guessing on the cook and prep times.

Provided by The Giggle Box

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup toasted pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Cut 18" length foil and fold lenghtwise to 8" width.
  • Fit foil into 13x9" baking dish.
  • Make sure it is in the corners and sides of the baking dish.
  • Make sure that the foil hangs over the side.
  • Cut a 14 inch length foil, and fit into width of pan, perpendicular to first sheet.
  • Make sure the foil hangs over the side.
  • Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in double broiler, stirring until smooth.
  • When chocolate is smooth, remove from heat and gradually whisk in sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each egg.
  • Add in vanilla.
  • Add 1/3 flour mixture, fold in with rubber spatula.
  • Repeat until all flour is used and mix is smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan- make sure to spread brownie mix into corners of pan.
  • Smooth the surface for even baking.
  • If using nuts, sprinkle them on top.
  • Cook brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 2 hours.
  • Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil over-hang.
  • Cut brownies into 2" squares.
  • Brownies can can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES: THE CHUNKY CLASSIC RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Brownies: The Chunky Classic Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, brownie mix, granulated sugar, dutch processed cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, large eggs, water, chocolate chips, cream cheese, granulated sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce

Provided by Codii Lopez

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 18

unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
18 oz brownie mix, prepared according to package instructions
2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups dutch processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups chocolate chips
8 oz cream cheese
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream, for serving
caramel sauce, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (180°C).
  • Grease a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-cm) dark metal pan with softened butter, then line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. Grease the parchment with more butter.
  • OPTION 1: If using prepared mix, make the brownie batter according to the package instructions.
  • OPTION 2: If making the brownie batter from scratch, in a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and flour. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla, eggs, and water and whisk to combine.
  • Stir in the chocolate chunks.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the top and swirl into the batter with a knife or skewer.
  • Bake until lightly puffed on top, about 20 minutes. Transfer the brownie pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Use the parchment paper to lift the cooled brownies out of the pan and cut into 12 bars.
  • Serve with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 56 grams

CLASSIC BROWNIES



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Soft, fudgy, and crackle-topped, these brownies are a true classic. Dorie adds espresso powder and walnuts, but you could stir in anything from rum-flamed raisins to snipped apricots to candied pecans. From Baking Chez Moi: From My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere. © 2014 by Dorie Greenspan, published by Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus additional to butter the pan
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup walnuts, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water). Put the 5 tablespoons of butter in the bowl, add the chocolate pieces, and stir occasionally until the ingredients are just melted-you don't want them to get so hot that the butter separates. Remove the bowl from the pan of water; stir well to combine and ensure that all the chocolate is melted.
  • With a spatula, stir the sugar into the chocolate mixture and combine. (Don't be concerned when your smooth mixture turns grainy.) One by one, add the eggs and stir well to combine. Add the vanilla and give the ingredients a vigorous mix before gently stirring in the espresso, if you're using it, then the salt and flour. Stir only until incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  • Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top with the spatula. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until the top is matte and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and cool the brownies to room temperature.
  • When the brownies are completely cool, remove them from the pan using the foil. Peel away the foil and invert brownies onto a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares, each a scant 2 inches on a side.

TATE'S BAKE SHOP CLASSIC FUDGE BROWNIES RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Tate's Bake Shop Classic Fudge Brownies Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup salted butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 8-inch square pan or line with aluminum foil and grease foil for easy removal and easier cutting. In small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, combine chocolate and vanilla. In saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Bring this mixture to boil. Pour hot mixture over chopped chocolate and stir till combined. Add eggs one at a time, mix well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture. Pour into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until slightly firm to touch. If you use toothpick inserted into center, there should be moist crumb attached. (If toothpick comes out dry and clean, brownies are overbaked.) Cool. Brownies cut best after they've been refrigerated.

CLASSIC BROWNIES



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup pecans or walnuts (4 ounces), chopped medium (optional)
1 1/4 cups plain cake flour (5 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon table salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate , chopped fine
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into six 1-inch pieces
2 1/4 cups sugar (15 3/4 ounces)
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Optional Coconut-Pecan Topping:
3/4 cup pecans (6 ounces), chopped medium
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon table salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked, sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 325 degrees. Prepare pan with aluminum foil, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. 2. If using nuts, toast in oven until fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. 3. Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder in medium bowl. 4. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler, stirring occasionally, until smooth. When chocolate mixture is completely smooth, remove bowl from heat and gradually whisk in sugar. Add eggs one at time, whisking after each addition until thoroughly combined. Whisk in vanilla. Add flour mixture in three additions, folding with rubber spatula until batter is completely smooth and homogeneous. 5. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth surface. Sprinkle toasted nuts (if using) evenly over batter and bake until toothpick inserted into center of brownies comes out with few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack to room temperature, about 2 hours. 6. FOR THE COCONUT-PECAN TOPPING: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a small nonreactive saucepan until combined. Whisk in butter, then gradually whisk in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is fluffy, begins to thicken, and registers about 180 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 8 to 12 minutes. Off heat, stir in pecans and coconut. Spread topping evenly onto cooled brownies, cover with foil, and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. (Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)

CLASSIC BROWNIES



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Here is my classic recipe which I adopted from the Cooks Illustrated baking book. (love that book!) You could add chocolate chips to it if you wanted. The original recipe called for cake flour which I did not have any on hand. So I put 2 Tbsp of cornstarch in the bottom on the measuring cup, then fill it to the 1 cup line with...

Provided by Linda Mericle

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

11/4 c all purpose flour minus 2 tbsp, adding 2 tbsp. cornstarch. or use cake flour*see comment section
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
3/4 c butter(11/2 sticks)
2 1/4 c sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 c chopped nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325. You can use a greased brownie pan or make an aluminum sling out of foil in a 9x13 baking pan. If so, grease the foil.
  • 2. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 50% for 2 minutes. Stir the chocolate and add the butter, heating at 30 second intervals until melted. Stir together. Or you could melt them on a double burner.
  • 3. Once the chocolate is melted, add the sugar and whisk in well, then the eggs, one at a time. Make sure it is all thoroughly combined. Whisk in the vanilla and then mix in the flour, folding it in with a rubber spatula until smooth. Pour into the baking pan of choice. Sprinkle with nuts. In the 9x13 pan, bake from 30-35 minutes. In a brownie pan, bake about 15 minutes, then start checking. It will probably take at least 20. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Test with a toothpick and it should still have crumbs on it. Not wet batter, but not dry either. Let cool on wire rack in pan for about 2 hours. Remove foil sling from pan. Did you know it is easier to slice brownies with a plastic knife? Or so 'they' say. Mine keep breaking. Ubber strong brownies? Or weak plastic knives?

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can 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 to set and hold their shape.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Classic brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. By following these tips, you can make the perfect brownies every time. Whether you like them fudgy, cakey, or somewhere in between, there's a brownie recipe out there for you. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake up a batch of these chocolatey treats!

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