On the 8th of December each year, brownie lovers across the globe indulge in one of their favorite baked treats on Brownie Day.
Chocolate brownies are a beloved dessert worldwide, followed closely by the blondie. A blondie is made using brown sugar without chocolate and is often referred to as a “blondie brownie.”
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Some of the earliest known brownie recipes were published in cookbooks and regional newspapers at the start of the 20th century. Early examples include:
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Laconia, New Hampshire Home Cookery (1904)
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Chicago, Illinois Service Club Cook Book (1904)
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The April 2, 1905 edition of The Boston Globe
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In 1906, Fannie Merritt Farmer published a recipe in an edition of The Boston Cooking School Cook Book
There are three legends behind the invention of brownies:
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A cook accidentally mixed melted chocolate into cookie dough.
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A baker forgot to add flour to the batter.
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A housewife improvised when she ran out of baking powder and served flat cake squares to guests.
How to Celebrate Brownie Day
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Enjoy warm and delicious brownies.
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Invite friends and family to share them with you.
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Pour a glass of milk to enjoy with your brownies.
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Add a scoop of ice cream on top.
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Share your recipes and celebrations online using the hashtag #WorldBrownieDay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brownies
Cheesecake Brownie Recipe
A delicious upgrade to boxed brownie mix with a simple cheesecake layer.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter:
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1 box (18.25 oz) brownie mix
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3 tbsp water
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
Cheesecake Layer:
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
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1 large egg
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⅓ cup white sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Prepare brownie batter: mix brownie mix with water, oil, and eggs until smooth. Spread evenly in the pan.
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Prepare cheesecake layer: beat cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth. Spoon on top of brownie batter and swirl with a knife or skewer.
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Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then cut into 24 squares.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Perfect for cozy evenings, dinner parties, or anytime you crave sweets.
Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 oz red food coloring
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp distilled white vinegar
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Layer:
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese at room temperature
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
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Make the red velvet batter: mix sugar and butter, add cocoa powder, food coloring, vanilla, vinegar, salt, and eggs until smooth. Stir in flour. Reserve ¼ cup of batter.
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Pour batter into pan.
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Prepare the cheesecake layer: beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Spoon over brownie batter.
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Top with reserved batter and swirl with a knife.
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Bake 30–35 minutes until edges pull away and top is set. Cool completely before cutting. Store covered in the fridge.
Waffle Brownies
These delicious treats are cooked in a waffle iron — quick and fun!
Ingredients
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½ cup butter
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¾ cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp water
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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⅔ cup chopped pecans
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⅓ cup powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
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Preheat waffle iron.
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Melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa. Add sugar, eggs, and water. Mix in flour, salt, and pecans.
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Place a tablespoon of batter in each waffle well. Close and cook until done.
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.
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