Best Ever Chewy-Gooey Brownies Recipe 🍫🍪
Overview:
Prepare to be amazed by the irresistibly chewy-gooey goodness of these brownies! This recipe, which has been passed down through generations, promises to delight your taste buds with its rich chocolatey flavor and satisfying texture. Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a dessert enthusiast, or simply craving something sweet, these brownies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Plus, with various topping options and flavor variations to choose from, you can customize them to suit your preferences. Get ready to indulge in brownie bliss!
Recipe Details:
- Name: Best Ever Chewy-Gooey Brownies
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Calories: 506.1 per serving
- Fat Content: 35.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 97mg
- Sodium Content: 109.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 48.8g
- Fiber Content: 5.2g
- Sugar Content: 33.9g
- Protein Content: 7.3g
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Butter | 1/2 cup |
Unsweetened chocolate | 3 oz |
Sugar | 1 1/3 cups |
Eggs | 2 |
Vanilla | 1 tsp |
Flour | 1/2 cup |
White chocolate | 1/2 cup |
Rum | 1/3 cup |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a medium pan over low heat, combine the butter and unsweetened chocolate.
- Stir until melted and well blended, then remove from heat.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add flour and mix well again. These steps are crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Butter an 8-inch square pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle your choice of topping, if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until the center springs back when gently touched.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Cool the brownies on a wire rack.
- Frost them with fudge sauce or serve warm with ice cream and sauce poured over the top.
Optional Variations:
Fudge Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine whipping cream and chocolate.
- Stir until melted, then add vanilla and rum or mint liqueur.
Rocky Road Brownies:
- Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the batter and sprinkle the top with walnuts.
Butterscotch-Pecan:
- Omit white sugar from the original recipe and instead add 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar.
- Omit unsweetened chocolate and increase flour to 1 cup.
- Top with 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Peanut Butter Brownies:
- Modify the original recipe by reducing butter to 5 tablespoons and omitting unsweetened chocolate.
- Instead, add 3/4 cup peanut butter into the melted butter.
- Reduce sugar to 1 cup and add 1/4 tsp baking powder.
- Sprinkle the batter with 1/2 cup chopped peanuts.
Milk Chocolate Brownies:
- Follow the original recipe, but decrease sugar to 3/4 cup.
- Omit unsweetened chocolate and use 2/3 cup chopped milk chocolate or milk chocolate baking bits.
- Increase flour to 3/4 cup.
- Sprinkle the top with 3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or hazelnuts.
White Chocolate Brownies:
- Make the preceding brownie recipe but decrease butter to 6 tablespoons.
- Omit unsweetened chocolate and use 1 3/4 cups chopped white chocolate or white chocolate baking bits.
- Without using any heat, add 1 cup of the chocolate into melted butter.
- Decrease sugar to 1/2 cup and increase vanilla to 1 1/2 tsp.
- Sprinkle the batter with remaining white chocolate and 1/2 cup chopped toffee candy.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
Enjoy!
Indulge in the delightful experience of these Best Ever Chewy-Gooey Brownies, whether you’re treating yourself or sharing them with loved ones. With their perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and chewy texture, they’re guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and savor every delicious bite! 🍫😋