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    Home » Recipes » Brownies/ Blondies/Cookie Bars

    Chocolate Chip Brownies

    By Wendy Sondov · Published: Feb 15, 2013 · Modified: Jul 1, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Soft, chewy Chocolate Chip Brownies can be snacked on or shipped year round, even in hot weather! Heat resistant ingredients make these bars a go-to summer treat!

     Brownies on a white cake stand.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    These fudgy brownies are simply delicious and are also care package perfect due to heat resistant ingredients.

    These chocolaty bars are packed with chocolate chips inside, so there is nothing on the outside that could melt in hot weather. Plus, they stay soft and chewy for a ridiculously long time. Two weeks without vacuum sealing!

    This fabulous recipe for homemade brownies is adapted from a Nestle’s test kitchens recipe that was developed especially for military care packages, following the guidelines for desert safe food (withstanding high temperatures).

    Closeup of cut edges of two stacked brownies with white and milk chocolate chips inside.

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and espresso powder. Set aside.
    2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the shortening, sugar, and eggs. Beat until light in color and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Gradually add in the flour mixture, until combined. Stir in the white chips and milk chocolate chips.
    3. Scoop the brownie batter into an aluminum foil lined baking pan (it will be thick), using a spatula to even out the batter into the entire pan and smooth the surface.
    4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes. The toothpick test doesn’t work very well because of all of the melting chocolate chips. If the top is firm after 25 minutes, take it out. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

    Storage

    Store Chocolate Chip Brownies at room temperature in an airtight container or zip lock bag for at least 2 weeks.

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    Stack of brownies on a white plate.

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    Chocolate Chip Brownies

    An easy recipe for fudgy chocolate chip brownies filled with white and dark chocolate chips.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 209kcal
    Author: Wendy Sondov
    Adapted From: Nestle’s verybestbaking.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
    • ⅔ cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening
    • 2 cups granulated white sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Prepare one 9” x 13” pan depending on use. If you plan to mail the entire pan of brownies in a disposable pan, lightly grease the disposable pan with vegetable shortening. If you plan to remove the brownies from the baking pan ( to wrap whole, to wrap after cutting, or to cut and eat at home), foil line the width of the pan allowing for a little overhang (for easy lifting later) and spray with non-stick spray.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and espresso powder. Set aside.
    • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the shortening, sugar, and eggs. Beat until light in color and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
    • Gradually add in the flour mixture, until combined.
    • Stir in the white chips and milk chocolate chips.
    • Scoop the batter into the prepared pan (it will be thick), using a spatula or spoon to even out the batter into the entire pan and smooth the surface.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes. The toothpick test doesn’t work very well because of all of the melting chocolate chips. If the top is firm after 25 minutes, take it out. (Mine baked for 28 minutes). Cool completely in the pan.
    • To remove the brownies from the pan for cutting, slide a knife around the pan edges that are not covered in foil then lift the over hanging foil.
    • Store brownies at room temperature in an airtight container or zip lock bag for at least 2 weeks.

    Notes

    Packing tips
    If using a disposable pan, make sure to cool completely before wrapping the pan in foil then in plastic wrap. Cut brownies can be double wrapped in plastic or wrapped in foil then plastic before storing in an airtight container or zip lock bag.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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    First Published: February 15, 2013. Last Updated: June 23, 2022. Updated for additional information and better reader experience.

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    1. Bethany Stout

      February 18, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      These look amazing, I can't wait to make and try them

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      • The Monday Box

        February 18, 2019 at 7:10 pm

        Thanks, Bethany! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

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    2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

      February 17, 2019 at 8:59 am

      Looks like you had a very sweet valentine's day! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Can't wait to see what you'll bring this week!

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    3. Marilyn

      February 17, 2019 at 12:04 am

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