Outrageous Brownies

1999, The Barefoot Contessa CookbookThis was adapted from a recipe for chocolate globs in the Soho Charcuterie Cookbook.

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: All-Star Desserts

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
20 large brownies

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1-inch baking sheet.

Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour into the baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into 20 large squares.

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Alexandra Miami, FL 02-07-2010
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What am I doing wrong?
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

So many people can't be wrong so how come my brownies are coming out a mess? I did half the recipe but other than that... followed it to a T. I ended up with an oily mess- I could see the bubbles of what looked like oil coming out of the holes I had made with the cake tester. I had to finally pull it out of the oven because the edges were getting burned even though the cake tester was still not coming out clean. Any ideas? I would love to get this recipe right since everybody is raving about it. Read more
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Charlotte Los Angeles, CA 02-07-2010
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Chocolatey delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've seen Ina make these brownies on her show several times, but did not think about making them until my bf requested... brownies last week. I read some of the reviews before making this recipe, and decided to use 1 stick less butter than the recipe called for. I also used 1/4 less unsweetened chocolate. I added 1 egg to compensate for the extra-large eggs that are required, but next time, I willl just use 6 large eggs instead. I don't think that extra one made much of a difference in the recipe. Nonetheless, the brownies were moist, chocolatey and delicious. We both loved them. The only thing that I would change next time is to add more nuts. I used about a cup and a half because my bf likes less nuts, but I like more and will follow the recipe as printed to make a comparison.Read more
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Yvette Pocatello, ID 02-05-2010
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best brownies
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

these are the best brownies. My husband loves them because they are so chocolatey. I don't put the coffee in them because... we do not drink coffee and they are great with just the chocolate. A full pan doesn't last long at our house. Very easy to make and just the right consistency. I have never had a problem with butter on the bottom. This is my go to recipe. Thanks Ina, I love your recipes. Yvette Pocatello, Idaho 2-5-2010Read more
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Mariana New York, NY 02-03-2010
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Yuuuuuuuuum!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

No words to explain, how GOOD this brownies are ;)
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Gretchen San Mateo, CA 01-29-2010
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Oh. My. God.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow... I've made Ina's brownies from her mix at the grocery store and those were amazing. But I didn't feel like spending 20... bucks today so I made them from scratch. If it's possible, they were even better! I love the hint of chocolate, the just-perfect balance of chewy and cakey. I love the nuts. I'm so excited to take them to a friend's house tonight, I know they'll be a big hit. Once again, Ina doesn't disappoint!Read more
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MILLIE Graham, NC 01-22-2010
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10 Stars Wouldn't Do it.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Let me preface-I AM NOT A BAKER- I LOVE TO COOK. My best friend was here before July 4th and we were watching one of your... shows. She say to me "when Ina makes her Outrageous Brownies I want to climb through the TV" This is my size 2 best friend and look at myself who is not a sweet eater and think she never eats sweets. Soo, I went on line got all the recipes and when she came for 4th July, told her, we are going to make your brownies. And away we went, but the cooker who is not a baker did not read the difficult copy I had and all 1lb plus 12 oz went into the melting pot. Turn out no harm done. We share with out friend for a cook out and we individually wrapped and sent rest back with her. Since that point in time I have now made a batch fro my nephew coming her in September...he was eating like candy and made sure they went home with recipe. I made 8 batches for xmas gifts. Let me say after the first batch I went to restuarant supply store and got a 18x13x1 inch pan and it makes a better brownie than a regular cookie/jellyroll pan. I also make peanut brittle in microwave and after xmas told my best friend the Outrageous Brownie/Peanut Brittle is officially closed for another year. Try it you will love it and never use a box again. Read more