Your best batch of brownies requires zero extra ingredients, the celebrity chef says.

Weve pan-banged and baked brownies incast-iron skillets.

That is, until we stumbled uponAlton BrownsCocoa Brownies: Reloaded.

Homemade Brownies

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Here’s his secret to the perfect brownie texture.

What’s the Technique?

You just need a few extra minutes.

to upgrade its texture.

Trust me on this.

Browns variation, however, involves baking at 300F for 15 minutes.

After 10 more minutes of cooling down, shift the brownies to a cutting board.

Since the outside cooks faster, this prevents an undercooked center and overcooked crust.

This means the inside and outside will have the perfect chewy-crispy ratio.

Cooking the brownies to an internal temperature of 195F means theyre safe to eat.

Brownie Recipes to Try

Who can resist a warm, fudgy brownie?

Better brownies, no extra fancy ingredients or tools required!