Brownies
Brownies
Brownies (/ˈbraʊniz/) are a type of dessert that originated in the United States and have become popular worldwide. They are typically made from flour, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and eggs, and are baked in a baking oven until they reach a dense, fudgy consistency.
Etymology
The term "brownie" is derived from the color of the dessert, which is typically a deep, rich brown due to the use of cocoa powder or chocolate. The first known printed use of the term "brownie" to describe a dessert appeared in the 1896 version of the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer, but this was a recipe for a molasses cake baked in individual tins, not the chocolate brownie we know today.
Variations
There are many variations of brownies, including blondies, which are made without cocoa powder and have a lighter color, and brookies, which are a combination of brownies and cookies. Some brownies also include additional ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips, or caramel.
Related Terms
- Baking: The process of cooking food by dry heat in an oven.
- Dessert: A course that concludes a meal.
- Chocolate: A typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds.
- Cocoa powder: The dry solid remains of fermented, dried, and roasted cacao beans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brownies
- Wikipedia's article - Brownies
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