The World’s Best Brownies
The World’s Best Brownies
2 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
8 oz. semi sweet baking chocolate bar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon espresso powder
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons salt
6 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a dark metal 9 x 13” pan with nonstick spray.
Combine the chopped chocolate bar, 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder, and the espresso powder. Set aside.
Melt the butter, approximately 30 seconds, in the microwave. Immediately pour the hot melted butter over the chocolate bars, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Cover this so the hot butter will melt the chocolate. Wait about two minutes, then stir until the chocolate bar is completely melted and smooth.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Beat on medium to high for 10 minutes.
While the mixer continues to run, slowly pour in the slightly cooled butter/chocolate bar/espresso mixture. Beat until just incorporated and smooth. 
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and the remaining 1/2 cup of cocoa powder. Add to the mixing bowl and beat on low until the flour/cocoa is incorporated. Do not over mix! 
Pour the batter into the prepared 9 x 13“ pan. Smooth top. Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and drop it on your countertop three times. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the center is almost set. The center may seem to be a little under baked but it will set up as the brownies cool. Place the brownies on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Brownies may be eaten plain or topped with the “Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.” The frosting recipe is posted as a separate recipe.


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There are so many KZreadrs doing cooking. What makes yours best is: You clearly measure and show the ingredients. You directions are so clear, and you present everything in an order that can be easily followed. When you are done, you show the results in a very believable way. I just recently started viewing your videos, and I am now looking for all that I might have missed.
@judichristopher4604
8 ай бұрын
EXACTLY... Great Tutorial and NO Background Noise/MUSIC
@karenwall3246
8 ай бұрын
Shows their professionalism of being great school teachers
@pysankar
8 ай бұрын
I, too, enjoy their videos for the same reasons. So many cooking KZreadrs will skip over some details and then if you ask them questions in the comment section, they never answer.
@pysankar
8 ай бұрын
@@judichristopher4604 I agree about the background noise. No barking dogs or screaming children.
@janiefox3458
5 ай бұрын
I so agree - now I haven't made every recipe, but it helps so much that Melissa puts the recipe and I don't have to write everything down. Quite a nice touch.
People I can tell you these ARE the best brownies!!! I made these exactly according to the recipe and my son and his friends and my family. All noticed the difference and these are the only brownies they want when they request brownies from this point forward. They really are delicious. I don't know how the center stays nice and creamy. But they're still chewy and oohy and gooey. And with a really are the best brownie I think I have ever had!!
Tried this recipe but added walnuts and marshmallow swirls on the top. Thought my tried and true recipe was the best ever but this one is better!!!! I shared them with my neighbor and she immediately wanted the recipe. It is now my best ever brownie recipe. Recommend highly.
Tip: to cut hot brownies use a plastic knife. It slides through like butter making a clean cut with no dragging or sticking. Really truly always works! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you for sharing so precisely and with all your tips. Love your channel, have subscribed and always give a thumbs up!!
For those who don't have a sifter: I use a med-large wire strainer. Put the flour & dry cocoa powder into the wire strainer and shake the igredients together over a large bowl. Any tiny lumps can be pushed through by hand or spatula. Do it twice if needed.
@joymiller338
7 ай бұрын
Me too
@elizabethbaldwin8488
6 ай бұрын
And if you dont have a wire strainer, use a wisk
@4magnels494
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the dupes! I'm on a tight budget. Nor do I have much storage space!
My kind of baker!!! No waste of ingredients. Really enjoy your videos
@R.Akerman-oz1tf
2 ай бұрын
I'd put nutz in spaghetti if She'd let Me(joking about the Brownies)
My mouth is watering! I have no self control when it comes to brownies and would probably eat half the pan.
I drape a kitchen towel over my Kitchen-Aid to contain flour puffing all over.
What i really like to do is add banana slices, a layer of cheesecake or vanilla pudding, and then a layer of whipped cream to my brownies and eat them chilled! SO GOOD. I will have to try this recipe with my toppings!
I really like the way that he gets his explanations very detailed because it does help you understand the reason behind the mixing and the baking and how things are supposed to look or the consistency I like that
@FloJoBum
4 ай бұрын
I love his videos but I have been cooking a long time so most directions are Elementary so take what you can use I say .
When a cake "falls" it's more moist. Dropping the brownie pan at the half way time mark "assures" the brownies to fall so they're more moist and a little fudgy. Some people help get that result and drop the pan before putting it on the oven to remove some of the air added while in the mixer.
@comesitatmytable9044
5 ай бұрын
Great tips you have in your comment. Thanks so much for sharing that with us all. We are glad to have you at the table with us and we wish you a very happy new year.
Congratulations for the example you and your spatula are setting for your audience. I hate tv cooks who fling half their product in the trash. Great cooks waste nothing. Also suggest a half teaspoon of cinnamon and a quarter teaspoon of cayenne. Texan and Mexican confectioners add these along with the coffee and they add a tiny surprise. You'll be glad you tried them. I'll bring your brownies to our next church potluck. No nuts or buttercream for this mujer. This is pure goodness 😊.
I got a majority of the ingredients from Amazon ❤️ I finally made this brownie recipe yesterday. (08/30/2023 I did exactly as you instructed and those brownies is truly the best I have ever eaten ❤ I made homemade strawberry/orange ice cream the day before ❤ I was craving ice cream and brownie and I finally got my sweet tooth dream ❤ I have to tell you it is the absolutely the best ❤️ I will add this to my personal cookbook ❤️ Thank you so much Tom and Melissa for a great video ❤ Much love and BIG HUGS from Roswell, New Mexico ❤
@AwaisKhan-zd8fd
8 ай бұрын
Hi
These look amazing. I like that you scrape down your bowls, it's good till the last drop. I don't care for nuts in my brownies either. Thank you 😊
@comesitatmytable9044
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate your comments and you watching our videos. Thanks so much.
@janicevango5791
9 ай бұрын
It’s always irritated me when TV chefs don’t scrape the bowl out properly. Can’t help thinking ‘for God’s sake, use spatula!’ Drives me insane.
@sangeet9100
9 ай бұрын
@@janicevango5791 That butter-chocolate bowl, after scraping, pour hot milk in to make a chocolate drink. Also, even if you hate nuts in brownies (they soften up quickly), some roasted and broken pine nuts impart delicious flavor.
I made these brownies today and words cannot describe how good these are! I’ve never had a better tasting brownie! In my opinion they don’t need anything else. I had planned to melt marshmallows over the top and then add a chocolate ganache. I’ve had brownies like that but I enjoyed these just as they are. Thanks for the recipe. I’ve already shared mine with family and next door neighbors!
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We are so happy you've made them and enjoyed them. We really appreciate that you let us know how well it went. And thanks for sharing with your family and neighbors!
@sangeet9100
9 ай бұрын
No baking soda/powder - guess that would make it fluffy and not so chewy...
@martinebyk
9 ай бұрын
That sounds like my Mississippi Mud Cake! Yum
@elizabethbaldwin8488
6 ай бұрын
I imagine you have to pack up 1/2 your kitchen when you go to Florida for 6 weeks yearly and still film!
Very clear directions ! I make an almost instant frosting for my brownie recipe. Take 1 large package of Chocolate Peanut Butter Chips and place them in a medium sized microwave bowl. Heat for 2 minutes and stir until melted. Place the melted mixture on top of a 9x13 pan of brownies. Spread the frosting on the brownies and let set until the frosting is solid.
Made this today. I baked it for 37 minutes. I think I’ll decrease it by 5 minutes next time because my son in law likes a softer center, but it was still delicious! Thanks, God bless.
I can tell that Tom loves to cook! His brownies look delicious. I enjoyed the video!
@comesitatmytable9044
Жыл бұрын
He really does enjoy creating good food in the kitchen. And I think he does a great job cooking and baking. Happy Valentines Day!
Definitely have to try these, I love how you never waste anything left in the bowl, also love how you always clean up after using each ingredient. Melissa is a great videographer,great team work. Really wish I could come sit at your table !
@reginaweiner3817
8 ай бұрын
Just a note to let you know I did make this recipe, and it was out of this world ! I dusted the tops with confectioners sugar, and it was just the right note of sweetness for me, and I used my all corners pan so that every bite had equal crusts. Thanks again. This is art.
@berbabrinkley2206
7 ай бұрын
@@reginaweiner3817 yum
If you drape a towel over the mixer it helps to keep the flour dust down. I can’t wait to make these! Thank you for sharing!
Lovely recipe! Thank you! Dropping them removes any air bubbles at the right stage of baking, creating a dense moist crumb.
I have been looking for a brownie recipe with that crusty top forever. My mom made the best brownies I ever tasted but I never could get her to show me how.
@comesitatmytable9044
11 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy this one! Nothing is ever as good as what our mom made, but we do think this is a fantastic recipe!
@carolbaughan8768
10 ай бұрын
Awww ❤
@mariaeugenia7599
10 ай бұрын
What kind of Mother is that!
@reginac5168
9 ай бұрын
I am sad your mum wouldn't share her recipe! Like my father-in-law.!! Some of my very best memories are cooking and baking with my beautiful mum and now with my daughters and I don't understanf people who won't share recipes
Tom & Melissa - I just found your channel within the last few days. I am already addicted. You make real food that is "real good" (I put in quotes since that's not proper English!)!! Thank you for opening your kitchen to all of us and sharing your treasured recipes. I cannot wait to try so many of them. You two are so lovely!! P.S. The dropping of the pan - I first came across this step in Barefoot Contessa's Outrageous Brownies recipe. She has you "rap the pan" against the oven rack part way through - just as you do on the counter. I think it does make the brownies more dense. Your recipe has some similarities to hers, with the addition of cocoa powder and, of course, proportions are slightly different. I will try yours!!
I have these in the oven as I'm typing. I can't wait to try them. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make the frosting. My husband is smelling these already and he isn't patient enough to let them cool enough to add frosting. Lol Great job on the video Melissa! And Tom, as a fellow lefty, I totally get where you're coming from. Lol. The world is backwards for us.
Watching and enjoying from England......I just love that you clean out and use all the various components.....one of MY PET HATES is when cooks leave a great dollop of cream....chocolate.....cake mix ....whatever, in the bowl xxx Grrrr !!
Looks so yummy. I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you Tom & Melissa for this amazing brownie recipe
@comesitatmytable9044
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. We are thankful that you’ve watched.
I plan on making these brownies but I'm so impressed with you that you actually know how to use a spatula. So Many Cooks on television lead so much stuff in the bowls and you made sure everything was taken out just like I do so I will watch you all the time because I get stressed out watching the others
Your really great at explaining and giving directions
Tom and Melissa, thank you so much for this great brownies recipe!!
YUMMY - I can feel the love you put into these brownies and I LOVE THAT ABOUT YOU. I am trying these today.
I recently discovered your channel and I love how you carefully explain the directions! I’m baking these brownies for one of my grandson’s 16th Birthday! He loves chocolate and his Mom (my daughter) thinks he will love them! Thank you!
I AM SO BLESSED FOR FINDING THIS CHANNEL! I have watched 2 videos and am NOW HOOKED! I have ALL these ingredients and am going to bake these brownies in the morning! I can't wait! Thank you so much! I hope your channel grows for you! All the love from Arkansas Ozarks✝🏚🎻
I'm a chocoholic...Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. Tyvm Tom for sharing your delicious recipe with us. I just subscribed to your channel. When I get the chance and ingredients, I'm definitely going to make these. Ive shared some my other desserts with a couple friends who loves my baked goods. I love the mitts.
These look AMAZING - even amongst all the many recipes out here. Thank you for sharing; most people would have wanted to keep this recipe all to themselves!
What an awesome video! I can't wait to make these brownies! I love the way you showed each step perfectly. I subscribed to your channel as I do not ever want to miss another video! Thank you for the recipe also!!!
@AwaisKhan-zd8fd
8 ай бұрын
Hi
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I look forward to making the brownie. Also many thanks to the detail which you provide; it is greatly appreciated.
Absolutely love your tutorials. You explain very well and make it easy. I can’t wait to try this one. I have tried two other of recipes. They all turned out great. I think your probably my favorite cook now. Thank you so much.
Love your videos! Thanks
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Love the detailed instructions. I’m going to find the chocolate buttercream recipe. Thanks y’all!!!
I made these brownies and took them to work. They were a hit!! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for the recipe and a special thanks to Melissa for the written recipe, it is such a big help to me. The brownies look delicious, I can't wait to try them.
Perfect. My 36 year old son is PICKY when it comes to brownies. Can Not be cake-like whatsoever. Chewy, and loves a little layer of certain frosting on the top. I can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings your way from Massachusetts
@comesitatmytable9044
11 ай бұрын
We hope he enjoyed these! Thanks for watching the videos. We certainly appreciate that.
@judiecrawford2588
10 ай бұрын
@judiecrawford2588
10 ай бұрын
I need to try this and I love the title that you have come sit at my table. 😂 I really like the way you say it.
Really looking forward to making these. Thanks so much
I just found your channel today ❤ Brownies is my favorite, oppose to a cake ❤ I watched this video, your lasagna, your recipe for the breaded tomatoes, and your fruit cake, which i will definitely have to try ❤ I want to try all of them recipes ❤ Tom is like me ❤ When making anything, I also scrape all of the goodness out of the bowl or pot ❤ I subscribed, and hit the notification bell ❤ Thank you so much for all your videos Tom and Melissa ❤ God Bless and happy cooking ❤ Much love from, Roswell, New Mexico ❤
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We love your message! And it’s so nice to have you watching from New Mexico!
@lisareaume3857
10 ай бұрын
I AGREE!
Another winner... I love love love brownies, and since it's Valentine's Day, I am going to make these for my hubby. Thank you for sharing!! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!💝
@comesitatmytable9044
Жыл бұрын
Aww! We hope you love them. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you for your easy to follow and delicious recipes! ❤🎉
Just got finished watching… cannot wait to make them … your a natural in from of the camera… and the video was just great… love all the detail you go into ……..thank you
Soo happy I've found your channel keep bringing us your delicious food and baked desserts ❤😊
These brownies look amazing and I'll be whipping up a batch soon! Thank you so much for this recipe, and for the great instructions! ❤❤❤
@AwaisKhan-zd8fd
8 ай бұрын
Hi
Made these a few weeks ago and they are sooooo good!!! We frosted them with the chocolate buttercream❤
Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing
Your videos are priceless! Thank you for sharing.❤
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
What a nice compliment. We truly appreciate those kind words.
Y'all are so loved for your recipes.
So happy that I found you guys 😁this brownie recipe is even better than the one I have made in the past. My granddaughter will love it. Greetings from south Africa
This was a wonderful time watching you instruct us on creating your marvelous brownies.. can't wait to try them... They look so delicious. You are a very talented chef. Sincerely from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California. 🙋🐾🧑🦽🐝👍🇺🇸🙏💕🌻
I was so waiting to see you cut into these luscious brownies! 😊
You have the exact same kitchen cabinets and microwave that we do!😅 Same knobs too. I'm making these brownies, can't wait! My husband's favorite is brownies and chocolate. Thanks so much, from Northern Calif.❣️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Clear concise measurements and explanations of recipe. Thank you….!
Made your brownies and icing today, your right they're the best we have ever eaten! Thank you so much
I love watching your videos. So exciting.
I am back to see more of your videos i just keep watching what you do for us and your are so amazing to watch your video and stories of everything that you have done for us now I addicted to watch your videos on KZread then you dictation when you cooking are so amazing to see you guys are so amazing and you are so sweet to watch your page but I love watching you guys are so happy to see
Brownies are my very favorite dessert so I have been sitting in a puddle of drool since the video began. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thanks for this recipe. ❤
These look absolutely like the best ever brownies... I can't wait to watch the video on the chocolate buttercream Frosting. I will probably make this this evening 🎉
Thats an impressive recipe! Thanks for sharing
Thank you this is a great recipe❤! Tapping the pan lightly on the counter top, removes air bubbles.
I enjoyed this video very much,and those brownies looked delicious
Some of the really good brownies I’ve eaten had melted marshmallows on top with a chocolate ganache drizzled over them. So that’s how I’m going to try this recipe the first time I make them. This truly does sound like the best brownies in the world! Thank you. God bless oh my my! That is the creamiest brownie batter I have EVER seen! I was thinking the same thing….dropping them makes them fudgy not cake-like.
@comesitatmytable9044
11 ай бұрын
Your marshmallow addition will be a great one! Thanks for watching. We appreciate it and loved your comments.
@cynthiaamitrano8915
10 ай бұрын
Marshmallow Fudkins - I have my sister’s recipe. They are, thus far, the best brownies I’ve ever had.
Love the dropping tip to take the fluff out for a chewy dense brownie. Thanks!!
I’m left handed also! My mom always says I do everything backwards,haha! Oh well I get the job done!! Glad I came across your channel!! Thanks for sharing 😊
Looks delish!! Looks like a keeper!!!, ohio. Thanks tom, and melissa.
other than the espresso powder and extra eggs, along with melting your own chocolate, these are very similar to the Hersey's syrup brownies of the late 60s-early 70s ... but these are FABULOUS. love your show, your wife is a good camera person ...
I have "slobbered" a quart watching this & your cute dimples, & listening to you making sure you get "every bit" of each item. What a pleasure!
@comesitatmytable9044
8 ай бұрын
Oh thank you! We really appreciate that you are watching our channel. We love having you at the table!
The way you explain how to make the recipe is so thorough! I really enjoyed this!!
@comesitatmytable9044
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Not everyone likes the thoroughness of his explanations but he's a teacher first of all and his classroom skills definitely shine through in the kitchen. We appreciate your encouraging comment.
Espresso powder doesn't make the brownies taste like coffee but, it does make the brownies taste like dark chocolate instead of fudge chocolate.
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We enjoy the flavor when the espresso powder is added but we realize it might not be for everyone. We really appreciate that you've watched our video. Thank you.
@user-zk1xt1jq9v
10 ай бұрын
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@halaassi4431
9 ай бұрын
It enhances the flavor of chocolate
@susansawyer2475
9 ай бұрын
Dark molasses will enhance the chocolate flavor too.
@halaassi4431
9 ай бұрын
@@susansawyer2475 in my neck of the woods dark Molasses is carob and it has a flavor I use it to make brown sugar but this recipe already has brown sugar dosnt hurt to try 👍
These must be delicious! I love how you get every last drop!
I recently found your channel. I'm loving it! Thank you!
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We are very happy that you have found us! Thanks for joining us at the table.
I LOVE buttercream frosting!! In fact it is the only frosting I like so to find out you are doing this frosting is exciting. I also see you have a video on making said frosting.....yea! God Bless!
They look delicious!
oh i just love you sir !! and being from WV to boot makes it better Hello from TN, all my mothers side is from WV .. no kidding your one of the best on here ! THANK YA
Looks delicious!
Thank you for scraping out everything. So many KZread Cooks waste a lot of ingredients by not scraping carefully
Thank you for the recipe
I love brownie thank you for sharing. I'll try this recipe.
I’m definitely going to try these!!
I love to try making these brownies, thank you
Thank you for sharing this!👏🥰
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.
look so delicious 😋 Thank you for sharing ❤
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
Hi I’m new to ur channel, thank u for the video. Going to look for the buttercream frosting new. They look delicious
Absolutely delicious! And the chocolate buttercream frosting will surely take take these brownies over the top!
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! Thank you so much for watching our videos.
Wow Looks Amazing , I cant wait to bake These Brownies .
I did this recipe as I watched! And no wonder that my brownies used to be a bit overdone!😢! Not this time. I finally made perfect brownies. Thanks for sharing!!
Woo-hoooo! Tom, I’m going to try these!!!!! Can’t wait!! Thank you!!
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We are so tickled that you are going to try this recipe. Thank you so much.
Holy smokes! I have been searching, literally greater than 30 years for a good made from scratch brownie. This wasn’t just good, this is DELICIOUS! Hands down the best people! Follow his detailed directions right down to slamming down the pan three times to create the fudge in the brownie!!! Thx so much; even my hubby loved them!❤
@comesitatmytable9044
2 ай бұрын
We are so glad you enjoy these! Thanks so much for the vote of approval. We appreciate that you have joined us at the table.
Hi Tom and Melissa! Brownies are my very favorite and I love them way too much lol…I’m definitely making these brownies ❤ Thank you’ens for sharing your recipes with us 😊
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We hope you enjoy them. Thank you so much for watching our video.
@kathylyft3002
9 ай бұрын
My new cooking buddy 😊
That brownie mix looks delicious
The brownies look great can't wait to make themselves my husband loves brownies so thank you for the recipe this is the second time I have seen one of your posts the first one was your chocolate cake you made for a get together with your friends it was 3 tear cake made it so so good thank for all your hard work putting all these recipe together!❤
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We really appreciate that you have watched another one of our videos. We love hearing this!
I’ve been looking at your channel and I like that you are really good at describing the recipes and you don’t waste anything. I can’t wait to make these. Nothing better than a good brownie. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We definitely agree that you should not be wasteful in the kitchen. And I personally agree that brownies are one of the best desserts in the whole world!
Hello, this Recipe is making me so hungry right now. Beautifully done. I have a Hint that i learned from experience was to take a spoon and slowly stir the flour, or Cocoa Powder to Moisten it. Then it won't be a problem when you start the mixing process. I love your channel and Thank you for sharing your Great Cooking , Baking and Recipes. God Bless.
Holy Moly they look amazing! Going to get the ingredients to make these today! Yummy!
@comesitatmytable9044
10 ай бұрын
We hope you enjoyed them. Thank you so much for watching our video!