What if I use milk instead of water in brownie mix?

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

What was the first brownie called?

In 1893, Palmer asked a pastry chef for a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. She requested a dessert that would be smaller than a piece of cake, and easily eaten from boxed lunches. The result was the Palmer House Brownie , made of chocolate with walnuts and an apricot glaze.

How to pimp brownies?

Swirl in Some Good Stuff This trick makes your brownies stand out in more ways than one. Dollop cream cheese, fruit jam, pumpkin puree, peanut butter or caramel over brownie batter. Spoon it into the pan, then cut through the batter to create this wow-worthy effect.

What happens if you put too much vegetable oil in brownie mix?

Whether you use butter, margarine, or vegetable oil, putting too much in your brownie batter causes it to be greasy . Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people fall into this trap when trying to substitute butter with oil. The exchange isn't a one-to-one ratio.

The Top 15 *Most-Pinned* Brownie Recipes on Pinterest (2024)

Whether you prefer 'em old style, packed with newfangled flavors like pumpkin or potato chips, or even spiked with red wine, brownies have got to be THE treat that tops all others. So when it's time to indulge, you want the most over-the-top brownie recipe you can find, amiright? Here's where Pinterest comes in. On Pinterest you'll discover brownies that have been pinned not just *hundreds* of times, not just *thousands* of times, but tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and yes, even a million+ times. Here are 15 of the most ooey-gooey rich and chewy brownies, as ranked on Pinterest.

Salted Caramel Brownies

So, what makes THIS brownie the million-plus-pins brownie on Pinterest? Pure decadence. It's a super thick and fudgy brownie that's been densely filled with chocolate chips, then topped with a layer of salted caramel — so what's not to love? (via Something Swanky)

Lunch Lady Brownies

I don't know whose lunch lady first made these babies, but she was a pure genius. There's nothing like a fudgy brownie with icing to match, made from real cocoa and butter. (via Life in the Lofthouse)

Nutella Fudge Brownies

If you like yours fudgy, rather than cakey, this is the brownie for you. And the addition of everyone's fave hazelnut spread only makes it that much richer. (via Life, Love and Sugar)

The Best Healthier Brownies

This healthier take on the classic brownie has beat out so many more hedonistic versions, you've got to try it to believe it. Guilt-free goodies for the win! (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)

Baked Brownies

You're looking at Oprah's FAVORITE brownie, based on a recipe from Baked! bakery in Brooklyn. You need these in your life right now. (via Baker by Nature)

The Best German Chocolate Brownies

If a Mounds bar and a brownie had a baby, it would look like this. One bite of that coconutty goodness on top and you'll be in brownie hybrid heaven. (via Averie Cooks)

Loaded Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies

You had us at LOADED. This is like cookies meets milk, but in bite form. (via Averie Cooks)

Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies

Oh, em, gee — these brownies are simply oozing chocolate. You've heard of molten lava cake? Now meet molten lava brownies. (via Cafe Delites)

Red Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting

These brownies are genius, because what is red velvet if not the chocolatiest batter around. But the inch-thick cream cheese icing is the real star of this show. (via The Recipe Critic)

Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

If Chubby Hubby is your fave Ben & Jerry's ice cream, prepare to meet your new brownie obsession. The salty pretzel crust takes this caramel concoction to a whole new level. (via The Brick Kitchen)

Chocolate Mousse Brownies

There's a ton of heavy cream in this recipe, and you're going to taste every drop of it. This double-layer flavor bomb is what chocolate dreams are made of. (via Creme de la Crumb)

Mom’s Famous Caramel Brownies

This one's like a brownie-caramel sandwich. Click through to learn the secret to heating up the caramels to ooey-gooey perfection while the batter bakes up cakey. (via Oh Sweet Basil)

Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies

This brownie is pure chocolate and peanut butter perfection. Like the throwback jingle goes: Two great tastes that go great together. (via Tastes Better from Scratch)

Twix Brownies

These bars taste EXACTLY like everyone's fave candy bar with the cookie crust, thanks to a crunchy layer of mashed shortbread cookie crumbs. Move over, Speculoos — there's a new cookie-batter boyfriend in town. (via Life in the Lofthouse)

S’mores Brownies

Look, it's everyone's fave campfire treat, but extra *brownie* points for presentation. The graham crackers are represented by Golden Grahams cereal, making every little bar look *almost* too sweet to eat. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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The Top 15 Most-Pinned Brownie Recipes on Pinterest (2024)