Who doesn’t like a good brownie?! The real question is whether or not you prefer a brownie that’s more “cakey” or one that’s more “fudgy”. I’ve tried dozens of brownie recipes over the years and it’s been hard to find the perfect combination of both. Until now! I’ve been making these unbelievably simple brownies for a little over a year and they are definitely a crowd pleaser. No mixer required!
Gooey Brownies
Makes 24 large brownies
Preheat oven to 350°F
Step 1
In a large saucepan, combine and melt the following ingredients over low heat while stirring. When melted, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
- 16 oz. of good semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 14 oz. can condensed milk
Step 2
- 1/2 pound of butter (2 sticks)
- 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
Melt butter and then stir in sugar until well combined. Add to the chocolate mixture from Step 1.
Step 3
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coffee extract (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Beat in the eggs one at a time and then add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Fold 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the mixture (optional).
Turn mixture into lightly oiled 13x9x2 inch baking pan and cook for 30-35 minutes. A cake tester will NOT come out clean!
Adapted from See’s Gooey Brownies
I recently made your brownies. Yum! They were the best I’ve had. I think the coffee extract is the key.
Good going! Keep it up! I love your site!
Those brownies look so tasty!
YUM! Look so moist and tasty!
xxMK
Delightful Bitefuls
These look great and I love the simple layout and easy to follow instructions! Question: Other than purchasing a fancy/fussy brownie pan, do you have any suggestions on how to make these so that you can get them out of the pan when they’re done cooking? I ALWAYS have an issue with my edges.
I’ve never seen sweetened condensed milk in brownies before…interesting! They look delicious!
Thank you – wait until you try them! One method that I’ve used to help get the brownies out of the pan is to line the bottom with parchment paper and leave several extra inches that you can fold over the outside edges of the pan. Once the brownie has cooked and cooled, you can use the excess parchment paper as handles to lift the brownie out of the pan. Good luck and let me know how it works!
Thank you – yes, condensed milk is an interesting ingredient for brownies, but it really makes a difference in the flavor and keeps the brownies moist.
Point of clarification on your recipe…. this calls for *sweetened* condensed milk, not regular condensed/evaporated milk? Plus the brown sugar?
Thanks – congratulations on the Foodbuzz link!
Sticky chocolate brownies. Mm. That’s exactly how I want them. Beautiful!
Thank you – correct, the recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk.
Definitely a fudgy brownie-type girl! Love this recipe!
Just made these tonight, amazing. I was already satisified when i started mixing the melted butter with the brown sugar, i quote my boyfriend when i say “Oh my god!”