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Brownie Recipes

September 01, 2011
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Our Favorite Brownie Recipes

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View Recipe: Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies

The best brownies are fudgy, chewy, and dense, with the thinnest sugar crust on top. Achieving all this in a light recipe can be tricky: If you use too little fat or too much flour, or leave the brownies just a minute too long in the oven, results will range from springy cakes to dry pucks. These recipes, though, yield decadent success, from full-throttle chocolate with meaty walnuts to salty-sweet caramel-drenched bars and even a bonus blondie (or two).

The key to keeping regular brownies moist is usually loads of butter or other fat. To ensure a nice fudgy texture, take care not to overbake. Large chocolate chunks create big, luxurious pockets of melty chocolate in our first recipe, Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies, but you can always substitute chocolate chips.

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Tahini Swirl Brownies

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You start with brownies and then top them with a swirl of sweetened tahini that gives a delightful nutty depth of flavor and richness. Be sure to use untoasted sesame oil in the batter; the dark, toasted kind would be too strong.

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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

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Matzo cake meal thickens the cheesecake batter but allows the texture to remain creamy when baked. You can always substitute all-purpose flour for the cake meal. (The recipe also works with all matzo cake meal—no flour.) Cherry liqueur reinforces the fruity flavor, but sub plain brandy, if necessary.

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Chocolate Stout Brownies

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The typical brownie has nearly 20g sugar—masking the flavor of the chocolate in an overwhelming wave of sweetness. Here we cut sugar in half for a richer, denser brownie that truly satisfies.

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Salted Caramel Brownies

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With their rich, indulgent flavors, these layered brownies are a definite crowd-pleaser. For sparkle and a salty kick, substitute large flake salt.

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Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies

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The intense richness from cocoa, melted chocolate, and chocolate chunks in this brownie recipe is simply unbeatable.

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Peanut Butter Cup Blondies

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If you're a fan of the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love these bars.

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Fudgy Brownies

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View Recipe: Fudgy Brownies

Proper measuring of flour is probably the most crucial factor when baking light brownies. Weigh or measure carefully for the correct amount. Then place all of the dry ingredients in a bowl, and whisk to combine. Kitchen tip: For taller brownies, bake them in an 8-inch square pan and add about 5 minutes to the cook time.

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Irish Cream Brownies

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For truly fudgy treats, be sure to cook the brownies until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. If you wait until the pick is clean, the brownies will be overcooked. Garnish the plate with a sprig of mint.

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Cream Cheese-Swirled Brownies

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For moist and fudgy results, be careful not to overbake. When the brownies are perfectly done, the edges of the batter will just begin to pull away from the pan.

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Chai Latte Brownies

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If you love the rich flavor of Mexican hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon, this dessert will delight you. These brownies are best served warm and gooey.

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Decadent Fudge Brownies

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A recipe for decadent, thick, dark chocolate brownies is a must-have for any kitchen, including a gluten-free kitchen. This version is much lighter than the typical brownie (unless you serve them with a giant bowl of vanilla ice cream). You can also dust them with powdered sugar for an even sweeter finish.

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Toffee Blond Brownies

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The sweet toffee bits melt during baking and give these thin, gooey brownies a crunchy topping.

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Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

These gooey bars are as rich as anything you'll find in a bakery. They are a welcome treat in a lunch box, as a weeknight dessert, or your next bake sale—of course!

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Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

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These decadent brownies are a top-rated favorite of CookingLight.com users, and we agree! Cherry preserves are folded into the batter to add moisture and tartness to rich chocolate. Lining the pan with parchment paper helps prevent the moist brownies from sticking. Many online reviewers suggest using raspberry preserves in place of cherry; you may even try orange marmalade for something unexpected.

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Black and Tan Brownies

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Historically, the phrase "black and tan" referred to the much-reviled auxiliary force of English soldiers sent to Ireland to suppress the Irish rebels after the 1916 Easter Rising. Eventually, a much-loved drink made with half Guinness Stout and half Harp Lager assumed the name, and now this two-toned brownie (with the addition of Guinness) shares it.

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Spicy Caramel Brownies

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These fudgy brownies have a thick, rich swirl of dulce de leche and a kick from ground red pepper. If you prefer a milder version, omit or reduce the pepper. Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature 15 minutes to take the chill off before using.

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    1 of 17 Our Favorite Brownie Recipes
    2 of 17 Tahini Swirl Brownies
    3 of 17 Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
    4 of 17 Chocolate Stout Brownies
    5 of 17 Salted Caramel Brownies
    6 of 17 Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies
    7 of 17 Peanut Butter Cup Blondies
    8 of 17 Fudgy Brownies
    9 of 17 Irish Cream Brownies
    10 of 17 Cream Cheese-Swirled Brownies
    11 of 17 Chai Latte Brownies
    12 of 17 Decadent Fudge Brownies
    13 of 17 Toffee Blond Brownies
    14 of 17 Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies
    15 of 17 Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies
    16 of 17 Black and Tan Brownies
    17 of 17 Spicy Caramel Brownies

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