Look no further, these thick, fudgy Bakery Style Brownies are the perfect, one bowl brownie recipe you’ll ever need! They also make a great bake sale treat!
Perfect Brownie Recipe
I’m always on the hunt for the perfect brownie. But, there’s a flaw in that plan. The “perfect brownie” really depends on my mood.
Sometimes I’m in the mood for a fudgy brownie with powdered sugar on top. Sometimes these buttermilk brownies are the answer to my chocolate cravings!
And every once in awhile, a little peanut butter brownie can’t hurt either!
Today though, I was on a quest to create a THICK brownie. But it couldn’t be cakey.
Because I’m sorry, I am NEVER in the mood for a cake-like brownie. I’d rather just have chocolate cake.
These Bakery Style Brownies are exactly what you’d expect a good bakery to crank out, yet you can make them at home, anytime!
And, they held up to a little bake sale shenanigans. My kids think it’s fun to say “my mom loves to bake and would be happy to bring 50 dozen treats to the bake sale. Tomorrow.”
Anyway, these Bakery Style Brownies are our new go-to bake sale treat. We cut each large square in half to make a triangle, then dunked them in melted chocolate and added some fun topping: sprinkles, m&m’s, toffee bits!
What toppings would YOU use?
Ingredients Needed
Looking for a recipe that is better than a boxed mix? Here’s what you’ll need.
Butter. I use unsalted butter so that I can control the salt in my baking. No need to soften this butter because we’re going to melt it!
Chocolate. You’ll need semi-sweet chocolate chips AND unsweetened cocoa powder for this brownie recipe.
PRO TIP: The better quality of chocolate you use, the better the taste. I usually opt for Ghirardelli.
Eggs. Vanilla. This recipe calls for FOUR eggs. THAT is how you achieve gooey brownies with a chewy center and crispy crust.
Flour. Salt. Baking Powder. As you add in your dry ingredients, you will mix them in by hand JUST until combined.
How to make Brownies
- These can be made in ONE bowl. Whether you use a medium sized saucepan, or microwave safe large bowl…clean up is a breeze!
- I use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips in my brownies, use what you have on hand! You can even toss some in at the end to make them chocolate chip brownies! Or toss in some walnuts for some nutty brownies!
- LINE your baking dish with parchment paper (or foil). Not only does it make clean up easier, but you can just lift your brownies out of the pan and cut them!
- DO NOT OVER STIR. When you add in the dry ingredients, use slow but big stirs to incorporate the dry into the wet. Just when you see no more dry, STOP STIRRING!
- Want to eat them sooner? Chill them in the refrigerator so they are easier to cut. Want to make a brownie ice cream sundae? Eat them warm!
- If dipping them in chocolate and adding topping, you’ll definitely want to wait until they have cooled COMPLETELY. Then cut them in 9 large squares, and cut those squares diagonally so you’ll be left with 18 triangles. I use this melting chocolate for perfect results!
PRO TIP: For perfect cutting, use a cheap, disposable plastic knife after the brownies have cooled. WORKS LIKE A CHARM.
You now have in your fingertips the perfect bakery style brownie recipe! ENJOY 🙂
Love Caramel? Give these Salted Caramel Brownies a try next!
Bake Sale Treats
More Easy Dessert Recipes:
- English Toffee
- Caramel Corn
- Pralines
- Cheesecake Recipe – for the oven!
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Cheesecake
- Instant Pot Brownies
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Bakery Style Brownies
Look no further, these thick, fudgy Bakery Style Brownies are the perfect, one bowl brownie recipe you'll ever need! They also make a great bake sale treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups Ghirardelli chocolate wafers (if desired for decorating) and toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients. DO NOT BEAT OR OVER STIR.
- Pour batter into dish and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
- If wanting to dip in chocolate and toppings, melt Ghirardelli wafers in microwave for one minute, stirring halfway through. Cut COOLED brownies into 9 squares, then cut each square into a triangle. Dip into melted chocolate and add desired toppings! ENJOY
Notes
- Do not over stir after adding the dry ingredients.
- Use a plastic knife for cutting cooled brownies. Works like a charm without ripping the brownies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 99mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 31gProtein: 4g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.
Recipe originally published October 2, 2017
Look no further, these thick, fudgy Bakery Style Brownies are the perfect, one bowl brownie recipe you’ll ever need! They also make a great bake sale treat!
Can’t wait to make these. They look really yummy!!!!
could i use margarine instead of unsalted butter ?
Hi can these be frozen/refrigerated ?? Also what’s the shelf life or how many days can they be out without going bad? Thank you!
Am I supposed to keep in the oven until a toothpick comes out clean because it’s been well over an hour now?
I’m making the recipe for Bakery Style Brownies, it looks delicious, BUT you need to add the original recipe for the bakery style frosting instead of JUST dipping them in melted (Ghirdelli Wafers ) ! Thank you so much !
These brownies are awesome! I’ve made so many recipes but this is exactly the kind of brownie I’ve been looking for … I’ll use this every time now! Thank you! I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of unsalted butter .. I didn’t have any so I used regular butter & omitted the salt. Thank you!!
Aren’t they perfect?? They are my go-to brownie as well 🙂
When you say a 9 in pan, do you mean a 9×9 or a 9×13? I look forward to trying these!!
9-inch square 🙂