Name: How To Make Brownies From Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ⅔ Cup Granulated sugar; 1 ½ Cup Butter softened; 2 tsp. Vanilla extract; 2 Large eggs; 1 Cup Cocoa powder; 1 ¼ Cup Milk; 2 ¼ Cup All purpose flour; Pinch of salt; 5 Tbsp. Butter; 1 Cup Chocolate chips; ⅓ Cup Milk; 1 Cup Sugar; Pinch of salt

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Today I’m going to show you how to make brownies from scratch. This easy brownie recipe will be your go-to favorite!

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Learning to make brownies from scratch doesn’t have to be hard or tedious. Use this tried and true recipe to make your own homemade brownies. You’ll never go back to the boxed mix!

Is it cheaper to make brownies from scratch?

Sure thing! Making brownies from scratch usually saves you some cash because basic ingredients like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder are wallet-friendly. But don’t get too caught up – the difference might not be huge, and if you’re short on time or have some brownie mix lying around, that’s great as well! Just go with what makes your taste buds and wallet happy.

What is the toothpick method for brownies?

Picture this: you’ve got a batch of brownies baking in the oven, and you’re eager to know if they’re all set. That’s where the toothpick hero comes in! The toothpick method is like a brownie detective – you take a clean toothpick and stick it into the brownies.

If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it, it means your brownies are cooked to gooey perfection inside. But if it comes out all wet and gooey, give them a bit more time in the oven.

Here is what you will need to make lunch lady brownies:

From the pantry you’ll need milk, flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, chocolate chips, butter, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. You can also use a sugar substitute to lower the overall sugar content in the recipe.

For the best mixing tools, you can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer, just be sure not to over mix your batter! It’s possible and totally not necessary, these brownies will come out great with very little effort.

How to make brownies step by step:

Of course we will have a few more steps than with a boxed mix but don’t let that scare you, these brownies from scratch are not that much more difficult and the end result is much tastier!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using wax paper, line a baking sheet. Set aside.

In a bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat until smooth using an electric mixer. Then add the eggs and all remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Bake the cake for 40 minutes or until fully baked, cool for 10 minutes.

For the frosting, heat the butter, milk, sugar and salt until fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until they are melted. Spread the frosting over the cake.

Don’t forget to let the frosting set properly before serving. Your homemade brownies made from scratch are ready!

Homemade Brownies with Chocolate Frosting

Here are some other delicious desserts to try:

I love making desserts. They’re such a crowd pleaser and who doesn’t love to have a sweet treat now and again? If you are looking for desserts try out some of my favorites.

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Yield: 24