How to Make Brownies

There's nothing better than a delicious batch of chewy brownies. If you're tired of using the same old pre-made brownie mix, try this simple recipe for how to make brownies from scratch.

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Introduction
- You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't love the taste of freshly-baked homemade brownies. With their chewy chocolate insides and flaky top layer, brownies are about as close to dessert perfection as mankind has ever come. While you can always buy a pre-made brownie mix at your local supermarket, making brownies from scratch is incredibly easy and satisfying - not to mention less expensive. If you're interested in whipping up a batch of these taste bud tantalizing treats, just follow the simple steps below.
Cake Vs Fudge Brownies
- The debate over whether brownies should have a soft, fudge like texture or a moist, cake like one is something that really comes down to personal taste. While some people love the rich flavor and gooey texture of a fudge brownie, others prefer the lighter, fluffier version that resembles cake. In general, there are 2 different factors that effect the fudgey/cakey-ness of your brownies:
1. The recipe is obviously important. Recipes that use more wet ingredients tend to produce cake brownies while ones that use more dry ingredients tend to make fudge brownies.
2. The amount of time that you bake the brownies can affect their fudgey/cakey-ness. In general, the longer you bake your brownies, the more cake like they will be. For fudge brownies, cut down the baking time.^[1]

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As with all great deserts, there are many different variations on the basic brownie recipe. From frosting and chocolate chips, to cream cheese and caramel, decades of brownie making have produced a number of wonderful variations. After you've mastered the basic brownie recipe, try giving these unique recipes a try: