Outrageous Brownies

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  Cathy Pembroke, MA 06-27-2009

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  OMG Mom, These are the BEST Brownies Ever!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I am a brownie fanatic. I've been searching for the best brownie recipe since I was a kid. I've used the Joy of Cooking... recipe up until now. That recipe sometimes comes out too cake-like. I prefer a brownie that is more fudge than brownie. I like them tall and chewy. They shouldn't be cakey at all. The crust should be crisp and crunchy on the outside, chewy and fudgy on the inside. These brownies seem to have it all. I followed the recipe very closely. I used Ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate chips and Ghiradelli unsweetened chocolate. I used instant espresso, which I reduced to 2 tbs because I was afraid it would be too strong. I didn't have instant "coffee". I also reduced the Baking Powder to 3/4 tbs to avoid too much rising. I also left out the nuts because we aren't huge nut fans, though next time I may try pecans. Then when baking the brownies, I actually put ALL the batter into a single 9X13 pan. I didn't have a larger pan. I intended to use 2 9x13 pans, but I saw that the brownies would be quite thin. Because I like them taller and chewier, I thought I'd try stuffing it all into one pan. (It was a tall cake pan, so the mix didn't overflow during baking.) I had to bake for almost 40 minutes. I pulled them out when they were well set and the center was firm, but the toothpick still came out somewhat coated. I loved the tip about rapping the pan on the shelf during baking. This made the brownies "fall" and become less cakey. 2 out of 3 of my kids said "Oh My God, Mom these are the BEST brownies ever" when they tasted them. The only thing I would change next time would be to reduce the coffee a tad and try to have semi-sweet chips instead. I would also refridgerate them after they have cooled completely. Definitely try these brownies. You won't be disappointed!Read more

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  Michael Easley, SC 03-31-2009

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  They were Created and Eaten With Love

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  These are indeed some of the most decadent / rich brownies ever. You will love them. Do not be intimidated by those who do... not have a cooking nack. The only issue to be wary of is the division of the chocolate chips. Save the 12 ounce portion for mixing n your flour later. (that wasn't made quite specific) All in all an expensive but great investment. Read more

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  Tracy Anoka, MN 03-18-2009

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  Chocolate heaven worth the effort!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Ina's recipe is the best! I have tried recipes from Martha Stewart, Dorie Greenspan, the famous "Baked" brownie from the... cookbook of the same name, and Ina's outrageous brownies are my favorite. The instant coffee adds a subtle flavor that will have people wondering what your secret is. If you like chocolate-y chocolate, you will LOVE this recipe. The only problem I had was that the brownies spilled over the edge of the pan. I used a half sheet pan with the correct measurements. The only thing I could think of that could have caused the spillage was that I had a freshly opened can of baking powder. Would that have caused the brownies to rise just a little more than if the baking powder weren't quite as fresh? I'm not sure, but the results were worth the unexpected clean up! Read more

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  Cheryl Alamogordo, NM 03-08-2009

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  Truly Chocolate-y and Delicious!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I have seen the Contessa's episode featuring this brownie at least 3 times. I finally slowed down enought to bake the... Outrageous Brownies. WOW! These are awesome! Not for the chocolate-faint-of-heart, that's for sure! I made a full pan as the recipe states and got over 3 dozen decent serving sized brownies. I personally like the flavor of coffee baked with chocolate items and would not omit the ingredient. (I use Medaglia D'Oro espresso powder for my baking when coffee powder is an ingredient. I found it in a typical grocery store) My taste testers loved these as do I. I've made MANY boxed brownies in my day and how someone can state these do not exceed in quality is beyond me - personal preferences, I know. : ) This recipe is time worth spent. Do follow the recipe steps as written and your result will be perfect. The recipe is easy to half or even third for a smaller batch. Next time, pecans will be used in my batch and maybe a little less coffee powder. Thanks, Ina!Read more

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  amy wallingford, CT 03-02-2009

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  OMG brownies

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I have made these several times, and OMG is what everyone says when they bite into them. They are definitely rich, so the... nuts are a must to cut the chocolately decadance. I actually don't like walnuts at all, so I substitue chopped pecans. Yes, the recipie makes a lot, and yes, my kitchen is trashed after I make them but they are SO worth it.Read more

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  Logan Charlotte, NC 03-02-2009

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  Outrageous...yeah right!!

  Rated: 2 stars out of 5

  This brownie recipe sounded good, but in reality, they were anything BUT outrageous! I gotta give props to Ina though, cause... she's my girl. Next time, try something else. :) Read more