Barefoot Contessa Outrageous Brownies Recipe
The Barefoot Contessa Outrageous Brownies Recipe stands as one of the most beloved chocolate desserts in American baking.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate in double boiler.
- Stir mixture until completely smooth and combined.
- Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl.
- Add melted chocolate mixture to egg mixture.
- Fold in flour and salt gently.
- Add walnuts if using them.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor results.
- Don't overbake - brownies should be slightly underdone in center.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean edges.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to one week.
- Warm brownies slightly before serving for extra fudginess.