These Are the Chewy Brownies You'll Keep Coming Back To (2024)

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What does it mean when your brownies are chewy? ›

Recipes for chewy brownies use more flour than those for fudgy brownies, which results in a more structured, chewy bite and less dense texture.

Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact. Chewy brownies are dense (like fudgy brownies), but have a little more “bite” to them or elastic texture when you chew them.

While butter is the only fat used in fudgy and cakey brownies, chewy brownies benefit from the addition of canola oil (which is also why this version may remind you of the boxed mixes). The addition of brown sugar is also crucial, because it speeds gluten formation, resulting in a chewier texture.

Brownies don't need to be refrigerated, but they'll hold up a few more days if they are. Unless your brownies include more perishable ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese frosting, they'll be fine at room temperature as long as they're stored in an airtight container.

If you want a fudgy chocolate brownie, use melted butter. For cakey brownies, beating softened butter and sugar together to create air pockets will make your brownies lighter and cakier.

If the brownies still look wet or aren't pulling away, they aren't done. Even fudgy brownies will pull from the edges once they've finished baking. You'll see that the edges look dry while the middle still looks soft or slightly wet. Chewy and cakey brownies will have dry edges with firmer-looking centers.

Ghirardelli perhaps had a better chocolate flavor than Pillsbury but had dry edges. Otherwise, those brownies had an excellent texture with a fudgy center, and I thought that the addition of chocolate chips was a great touch.

**Add Extra Moisture:** Incorporate ingredients like sour cream, yogurt, or applesauce into the batter. These add moisture and contribute to a chewier texture. 3. **Use Oil:** Instead of melted butter, use vegetable oil or melted coconut oil.

A more certain result is to choose a brownie recipe that has a higher amount of chocolate and butter. A brownie recipe with baking powder should be avoided as you'll most certainly end up with a cakey texture. Another reason your brownies may be cakey is too much mixing or beating during the cooking process.

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

Can you leave baked brownies out overnight? ›

Brownies can be kept at room temperature for up to five days for most brownie types. A cheesecake swirl or frosting or a ganache frosting should not be kept at room temperature.

Homemade brownies are delicious, and when stored properly, they can last a good amount of time—although we are confident that any leftovers will be eaten quickly. Like most baked goods, brownies taste best when stored at room temperature, and will remain fresh for up to 5 days if stored correctly.

With the right storage, brownies can last for months. Here are the best options for keeping them fresh for the longest amount of time. The shelf life of this baked chocolate good is generally 3-4 days on the counter at room temperature. Wrap them in plastic wrap or put them in a Ziploc bag to keep them fresh and moist.

Brownies can be frozen for up to three months, but whether you choose to wrap a fully cooked (and cooled) pan or individual squares, be sure to wrap well to avoid freezer burn.

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

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and will collapse when taken out of the oven. if the toothpick is completely dry, though, the loaf has already started to over bake and dry out. for the perfect texture, the toothpick should still have wet crumbs attached, or if using a thermometer, the internal temperature.

Even people who think they like "underbaked" brownies (as our editor David Tamarkin claims to) don't really want their brownies undercooked—they just want a brownie that's gooey and rich. And if your recipe has enough butter, chocolate, and sugar, that's what you'll get, even when the brownie is fully cooked.

Airtight Containers

Use parchment paper to layer brownies into an airtight container for best results. Tip: When storing brownies in an airtight container, add a slice of bread in with them. The moisture from the bread will help keep your brownies fresh and soft for a couple more days.