Carrie says: "I would give these ten stars if I could!!! My favorite homemade brownie recipe! Absolutely can't stand mixed brownies after making these. They have the perfect texture, truly brownie like and not cake like so many other recipes (I would make a chocolate cake if that's what I wanted).
If you google brownies, there's a good chance this recipe will pop up on your screen! That's because it's consistently one of the top 5 recipes ON THE ENTIRE INTERNET... and has thousands of rave reviews! But sometimes, even the most loved recipe gets a nasty review. And it makes me sad! Because most of the time, I can pinpoint why the recipe failed. And my goal is always to be as helpful as possible!
So today I'm sharing my top secrets for PERFECT brownies, every time:
Weigh your ingredients! Cocoa powder and flour absorb moisture like crazy, so you want to be scientific with these ingredients. A digital kitchen scale is your bestie for this!
Don't fear the jiggle! If you bake until the brownies are completely set, they're going to be so dry! They continue to cook even after you've taken them out of the oven. And will firm up a ton as they cool.
Use the right pan! The best pan for baking brownies? A metal or aluminized steel pan. Glass and ceramic take ages to bake!
Mix with caution! Over mixing is a sure way to get dry and/or cakey brownies. I stop mixing when I can still see the slightest trail of dry ingredients!
Don't skip the chocolate chips! Adding chocolate chips is what creates that coveted shiny crackly top! This is one ingredient I approve of measuring with your heart ;)
Having two kids in pre-k means someone in my house is sick at all times. And more often than not, that someone is ME! So I've vowed to take care of myself a little better this season! I'm taking my vitamin c, I'm prioritizing sleep, and I'm souping like my life depends on it.
This is my mom's chicken noodle soup, and it's been getting 5-star reviews on my website for over 15 years! It's sooooo flavorful and loaded with feel good ingredients. If you only make one soup from my website this year, I hope it's this one <3
We have neighbors coming over for dinner this Sunday, so I made a double batch of my easy baked meatballs! I'll bake off one tray for our guests and freeze the rest for a future meal.
Speaking of dinner parties, this pumpkin carrot cake is my secret weapon for last-minute fall gatherings! It's humble and easy to make, but tastes... INCREDIBLE!
I made a triple batch of these pumpkin morning glory muffins for our freezer yesterday! They're super healthy and incredibly delicious... and save me from spending $6 on an inferior muffin at the cafe!
I'm filming a video for this apple crisp tomorrow and I'm drooling just thinking about it! It's the ultimate easy but cozy classic fall dessert. And a good excuse to buy ice cream even though the summer is over!
"I would give these ten stars if I could!!! My favorite 
