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Monday, November 19, 2012

TWD/BWJ Best Ever Brownies


I feel that I am somewhat of an expert on the subject of brownies. I have been making them for about 50 years! I tend to enjoy more of the 'cakey' variety of brownies so I was a bit concerned when I read that this recipe was 'chewy' and if I liked 'cakey' brownies to just move on. Well I couldn't move on, this was the recipe and I trust Julia so I approached this recipe with an open mind. 
 They brownies came together quickly. I did spray my pan--I used a nine inch stoneware pan as the recipe suggested. The batter was smooth and chocolaty. I cooked the recipe for about 7 minutes longer than the recipe stated. I did sprinkle chopped pecans on top of half of the pan, I love pecans. I chilled the brownies and tried to cut them with a sharp very clean knife. The top cracked--not the most beautiful brownie, but I decided I kind of liked the look.
Now for the taste, absolutely delicious. The brownies were perfect--chewy but not gooey. I think I just might have a new favorite brownie recipe. Thanks Julia once again you have broadened my brownie horizons.
Check A Beautiful Mess for the complete recipe. You really will want to make these.

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23 comments:

  1. CakelawNovember 20, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I think pecans would be perfect on these.

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  2. Cheese with NoodlesNovember 20, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Yours came out looking really, really yummy! I'm glad you liked them even though they aren't cakey.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Your brownies are stunning!! Mmm!

    I was also unsure about this recipe, but it blew me away. It's so nice when that happens.

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  4. Cher RockwellNovember 20, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Brownie success :-)
    Every self respecting brownie deserves pecans... Just sayin'

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  5. JuliaNovember 20, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I thought these were good as well. I like the addition of pecans.

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  6. Andrea_TheKitchenLionessNovember 20, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Cindy, your Bset-Ever Brownies look so dark and chocolaty and delicious and I do love pecans in my brownies too but they are somewhat hard to find around here!

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  7. Have Apron....Will BakeNovember 20, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    I prefer cakey brownies too. I liked the flavour of these ones, but still found them too gooey. Great idea to add nuts. That definitely takes them up a notch!

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  8. smarkiesNovember 20, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    I loved cracked tops on brownies. The flavour was good but a bit too gooey for me.

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  9. SaraNovember 20, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I really like the way yours cracked on top! It has the promise of a bit of a crunch to go with that inner chewiness. Nice job!

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  10. Jessica of My Baking HeartNovember 20, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Love those crackly tops, Cindy! So glad you found your 'best-ever' recipe! :)

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  11. Pennylane4647November 20, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Your photos are gorgeous! Brownies are so hard to photograph, but you did a great job! Weren't these fantastic?

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  12. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I'm a chewy brownie person, so I'll definitely want to try these!

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  13. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeNovember 20, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    These were good, weren't they? I was going to suggest chilling the brownies, but I see you did that! I also use a hot knife...maybe that would have helped. Have a great Thanksgiving, Cindy!!! xo

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  14. CatherineNovember 20, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    You ARE a brownie expert! I have been alive for 56 years but not making brownies quite that long! ha! ha! Great job! Happy TG, Blessings, Catherine www.praycookblog.com

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  15. KatrinaNovember 20, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Craggy topped brownies are great! That comes from whipping the eggs. Seems like they are better the next day here.
    Your brownies look great!

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  16. Inge and GillianNovember 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    After reading the recipe, we definitely expected our brownies to turn out much more like yours - fudgey with a slightly cracked top, instead of more cake-like. However, nobody here is complaining. We loved them. Nice post.

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  17. Cathleen | My Culinary MissionNovember 21, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    I think the cracked top is great!It will make for a nice texture contrast to the chewy middle. Glad these turned out for you!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 22, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    I love your brownies! Cracked crusts and all!
    Mine were the same, didn't look the best in photos but my goodness they were delicious!

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  19. Gretchen Noelle @ Provecho PeruNovember 23, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Wow! The tops of yours really did get a candy crust. They look scrumptions!!

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  20. TeaLadyNovember 23, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    These were good weren't they. They are my go to now. I like the cracked top!

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  21. Gloria - The Ginger Snap GirlNovember 24, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Looks like another brownie I need to try! I absolutely love the crackly tops. I wish I had one of these babies right about now!

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  22. momto8November 25, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    they look PERFECT!

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  23. GuylaNovember 30, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Your brownies look good enough to lure me back into Baking with Julia!

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