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!
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.”
Okay, I exaggerate a little bit there….I only brought 3 dozen, but usually “tomorrow” is an accurate term. “Oh mom, I forgot to tell you I signed you up to bring treats to my class. Tomorrow.” “Oh mom, did I mention there’s a bake sale and I signed us up for brownies. Tomorrow.” You get the point.
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?
How to make Bakery Style 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!
You now have in your fingertips the perfect bakery style brownie recipe! ENJOY 🙂
Looking for more bake sale treat ideas? Here are a few of my favorites:
- Caramel Covered Krispie Treats from Shugary Sweets
- Chocolate Dipped Pretzels from Two Peas and their Pod
- Buttercream Truffles from Shugary Sweets
- Cherry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies from All Day I Dream about Food
- Buckeye Bars from Shugary Sweets
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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 unsweeted 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
Aimee is a dessert lover (specifically rice krispie treats), workout enthusiast, self-taught foodie, and recipe creator. Her recipes have been featured in over 15 magazines, and her passion is to share her love of cooking with the everyday home cook! Learn more about Aimee.
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Yum, those brownies look to die for! Fudgy doesn’t even begin to describe it. Thanks for linking to my cookies!
The ooey gooey chocolatey perfection is almost too much to handle. I MUST try this recipe!!
Hahaha, I love that. “Tomorrow!” Because its not like you could possibly have had anything else to do right?? You were really hoping to bake 3 dozen brownies that night;) Nonetheless, I have no doubt these would hold up (and sell out!) at a bake sale. YUM!
Right? Nope, nothing! They were a huge hit, and I’ve made them several times since then because they are so good 🙂
Love your creations ! Pinning ! Thank you so much !
This recipe is Very good, easy and fast!! I tried it for my guest. They loved it very much. Cake was very awesome and very delicious. Thanks for sharing good cake recipe.
These are the best brownies ever! The only brownies my son requests. I’ve made them twice in the past week. Thanks for the recipe! Can I add a cup of walnuts or pecans without changing the recipe?
Absolutely, I love nuts in these brownies 🙂 So glad you enjoy them too!
Can these brownies be frozen? If so, for how long?
Can you double the recipe and use a 9 x13 pan?
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Thank-you so much! I haven’t had a great chewy fudgy brownie since my Mom passed away in1999!!! That’s too long! Haha! The ones in the boxes you buy are always dry and taste like a cake! These look PERFECT!!!
I will definitely make some!!!
Can the recipe be doubled and baked in 9×13 pan?
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made these today for daughters 50 something birthday tomorrow. added walnuts in/out sparingly. will hopefully serve with mango pieces/mango sherbet and whipped cream. They look fabulous. haven’t cut yet. thank you for the recipe.
Can they be doubled
Anyone know how to convert to high altitude? I’m at 7800 ft.
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These brownies ended my search for a homemade brownie recipe that was (so much) better than a box mix. The melted chocolate plus the cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli dutch processed) gives the brownies that intense chocolate flavor that you expect from brownies. I baked them in an 8×8 glass pan because it’s all I had and they turned out great! Just needed some extra lovin in the oven:)
So glad you love them too!!
what happens if you only have salted butter on hand?
You can use it, just use half the amount of salt listed. Or basically, only toss in a pinch.
I have a similar recipe. I use 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup granulated. I only bake them for 27 – 30 minutes. I like gooey brownies.
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