Did I Overcook My Caramel Nutty Brownies? Tips for Making Them Perfectly!

[SandiLeigh]

I just made this recipie tonight. I used a regular brownie mix but the brownies seem to be over cooked because they are so thin.

Is there any trick to making this taste better or did I do something wrong? Would it work better if I used two mixes?

 

[chefann]

It depends on the size of the mix. You need to make sure it's the size specified in the recipe, not a smaller one.

 

[JAE]

It also depends on the oven. When I made these at a show, they were done at least 3 minutes before the timer went off. Thankfully, the host was paying attention and checked them before they burned. Her oven baked it quicker than expected.

 

[raebates]

Good rule of thumb to remember: if it's an oven (or a recipe) you've never used before, begin checking baked goods 5 minutes before the minimum time listed in your recipe. I've had several people tell me they don't like our stoneware because their baked goods always burn. I told them this tip. I discovered that most people either average the two times (25 to 30 minutes becomes 27 minutes) or just use the maximum time (so it would "be done"). The ones I've talked to after giving them this tip now really like their stoneware.

 

[cbord]

Brownie package size is18-21 ozs and bake as cake-like brownies.

 

[pregochef]

In order to make cake-like brownies, you usually have to add more eggs. It says it on most boxes. I used Duncan Hines.