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RECORD: CHAT-0370
TOPIC: Thick Brownies Soft Edges
IMPORTED: 2026.05.19

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: I want to bake 2 boxes of these in a 9x13 pan so I have big thick brownies. I also dont like the crispy edge parts what do you recommend

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1. I want to bake 2 boxes of these in a 9x13 pan so I have big thick brownies. I also dont like the crispy edge parts what do you recommend
2. I want a brownie that holds up to being cut after they are cooled
3. Can I use peanute oil
4. They are quite puffy looking can I compress them while they are cooling

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. If you use 2 boxes in one 9×13, you’re basically making a *deep dish brownie/cake hybrid*, so a few tweaks will help a lot — especially since you don’t like the crispy edges. A few recommendations: Temperature Bake at 325°F, even if the box says 350°F. Lower temp = - softer edges - more even baking - less dry/crispy outside Pan choice Use: - glass or - light-colored metal Avoid dark nonstick pans — they make edges much crispier. Prep the pan Instead of greasing: - line the pan with parchment paper - lightly spray the parchment This keeps edges softer. Add moisture/fudginess For 2 boxes: - use 1 less egg total than the boxes call for (example: if 6 eggs total, use 5) - OR replace one egg with an extra yolk Also…
2. Then you want to lean more toward a dense bakery-style brownie instead of ultra-gooey. You can still keep the edges soft while making them sturdy enough to cut cleanly. For 2 boxes in a 9×13, I’d do this: Recommended Mix Changes For BOTH boxes combined: - Use the normal oil amount from the boxes - Use one fewer egg total - Example: if it calls for 6 eggs total, use 5 - Add: - 1 extra egg yolk - OR 2 tbsp melted butter That gives: - dense structure - chewy center - cleaner cuts - less cakey texture. Baking Setup Oven: 325°F Pan: Glass 9×13 preferred Pan prep: Parchment paper with overhang on sides.. Bake Time Because it’s thick: - start checking at 55 minutes - likely finish around 60–70 minutes You want: - cen…
3. Yes — but do it gently. That puffiness is mostly trapped steam and air from the eggs/leavening. Thick brownies usually sink some on their own as they cool. What I’d recommend: - Let them cool about 10–15 minutes first - Then lightly press the top with: - a spatula - another 9×13 pan - or parchment + a flat cutting board Don’t smash hard — just enough to slightly densify the top. This can actually help give: - a denser brownie texture - flatter bakery-style tops - cleaner cuts later Another good trick: - after they cool another 20–30 minutes, - cover and refrigerate them That compresses and firms them naturally without making them gummy. If they puffed a lot, there’s a good chance they’re more cake-like than br…

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- softer edges
- more even baking
- less dry/crispy outside
- Use:
- glass or
- light-colored metal
- Avoid dark nonstick pans — they make edges much crispier.
- line the pan with parchment paper
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