How To Make Brownies 3 Ways (Sundae, Cookie, Cake) | Dessert Person

How To Make Brownies 3 Ways (Sundae, Cookie, Cake) | Dessert Person
Allow us to revisit the Claire Saffitz Forever Brownie. Brownie recipes can be cakey, chewy, light, dense, fudgy, tender, shiny, matte, bitter, sweet, thin, thick -- and yet, they’re all brownies. Claire's favorite brownie is chocolatey but not too intense brownies with multiple textures, but chewiness above all. Claire's recipe is so good, it’s pretty much the only one she plans on making until the end of time... Watch along as Claire Saffitz shows us how to adapt her recipe and demonstrates How To Make Brownies 3 Ways.
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Ingredients:
Malted "Forever" Brownies
Butter for the pan
1/4 cup Dutch process coca powder (0.7 oz / 20g)
5 ounces (142g) semisweet chocolate (preferably 64 to 68% cacao), coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3 oz / 85g), cut into pieces
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed (2 oz /56g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (3.5 oz/ 100g)
1/2 cup packed dark or light brown sugar (3.5 oz / 100g)
1 large egg ( 1.8 oz / 50g)
2 large egg yolks (1.1 oz / 32g)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (3.5 oz / 100g)
2 tablespoons malted milk powder (0.63 oz / 18g) (optional)
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (0.11 oz / 3g)
6 ounces (170g) milk chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
*** 1/4 cup boiling water (2 oz /56 g)
Video Breakdown:
0:00 Start
0:01 Claire Breaks Down Memes
0:39 Introduction To How To Make Brownies 3 Ways
1:03 Animation with a Catchy Tune
1:20 Discussing 3 Different Brownies
2:29 How To Make Skillet Brownie Sundae
7:54 How To Make Brownie Cookies
12:31 How To Make Brownie Cake
19:29 Claire Reviews Brownies
21:21 Harris Talks About Chickens
21:46 Outro
23:52 Tom & Jerry Appear
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If you’re reading this… what are you baking this holiday season?

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Just made Marzipan Stollen and will also make some Marzipan Horns. Made your cutout cookies this past weekend.

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Biscotti!

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Peppermint chocolate cookies

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brownies! maybe coffee coffee cake or poppy seed almond cake too!

[@caitly]

Chai-spiced brown butter Snickerdoodles are a staple in my life! I’m known for them by my friends and family :)

[@zakc7504]

A matrix of recipes by common ingredient ratios is literally the sexiest idea I've ever heard. I would pay good money for that.

[@VioletTheGeek]

I love that little "Mmm" every time Claire tastes a finished project, and the "Verdict: Mmm" cracks me up every time!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I'm always in anticipation about the verdict, and the verdict is always the same.

[@runnbunnyrunn]

I just rewatched Julie and Julia, and not being from the US I couldn't fully grasp Julie's love for Julia. But watching you and falling in love with your personality, I also now want to cook everything you're teaching. We're getting a KitchenAid Mixer for Christmas so I'm super excited to make any of your recipes haha

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OMG you're gonna love your KitchenAid. What are you going to make first?

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@@91frankthetank Definitely the Focaccia!!! And then the Confetti Cake hehe. I think about that cake at least once a week (aka every Thursday) haha

[@ElloLoJo]

That’s so exciting! I just treated myself to a Kmix for my birthday and OH MY GOD I MADE BABKA IN LIKE 10 MINUTES* ITS AMAZING * does not include proving, baking and cooling. I probably didn’t need to tell you that

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@@runnbunnyrunn yummmmmm 🤤

[@celiazamarripa3375]

I love the relationship that Claire has with the production team!! Vinny counts down the time making Claire rush but they leave the footage in anyway 🤣

[@Kaliincarnate]

Agreed Vinny and Clair must be banging because their chemistry is on point!

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@@Kaliincarnate Claire is literally married. People can just have a flow of good vibes and energy without it being sexual😕

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I've been using Claire's videos as a "get ready for bed" routine the past few weeks, and I I've been anticipating this video for the past few days. I might be addicted.

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@@rebeccaburrow7199 Smart 3-year-old. :)

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Watching cooking videos before going to bed is part of my routine now. It’s very relaxing and calming!

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I watch her to fall asleep to

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It's my go-to when I wake up in the middle of the night and am trying to fall back to sleep!

[@estahlke]

The fact that every verdict is “MMM” 😂 The editing on this whole channel is 👌🏼*chef’s kiss*

[@AllegraVivace]

This is such a cool idea for a video. I've made the brownies so many times so I'm really interested to try new applications for the recipe.

[@emo6577]

Definitely! Giving some jumping off points to be creative with a recipe is great as a person that’s a bit of a novice

[@CrudeCulinary]

14:38 you can tell the editor had a great time with this easter egg the camera operator gave them. 😂 Love brownies! Thank you for the constant inspiration, Claire!

[@katherinebowerman2066]

Def 😆 at this one too

[@robertm.9515]

The dear at 13:10 in the window

[@rumbleinthekitchen_Amy]

Thank you for the fun edits, especially the 13:12 one. It's been a really rough couple of days and the sheer silliness was 100% needed & appreciated.

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Yes! And the ice cream snowman face :)

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15:31 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I’M DEAD 😂😂😂 The fact that they did/found a nice rock riff and made it EXACTLY like the beat she did is hilarious. Omg.

[@valeriebrit100]

Claire, not only are you a phenomenal baker and teacher, but you also have the MOST hilarious editor. 🤣🤣

[@rajivronald]

This has to be one of my favourite episodes so far. It felt like we were along with Claire while she was recipe testing and I love seeing the way her mind works in adapting the recipes. I hope we get more videos with this format

[@tom_rhone]

More baking universe vids like this! Watching you adjusting the recipes helps me understand the fundamentals of baking more clearly. Really enjoyable.

[@macaoron]

I love when Claire goes off-book, really goes to show her culinary knowledge and the science behind baking! If Claire decides to make a baking galaxy chart into a poster I’d be the first one to pre-order it :D

[@persondessert9366]

im actually gonna make brownies for our christmas get together this weekend so this is just the perfect video this week!!!

[@Kaliincarnate]

To the editor, you are hilarious and always make my day and in combo with Claire’s humble humour it’s just perfection

[@AxewXwater]

13:11 Is nobody gonna talk about that “deer” outside of the window? That thing freaking startled me!

[@sidhedanu]

They did the same thing in the last episode, so I was a little prepared. 😂

[@TheAmber197]

Hilarious editing on this one! The deer in the window and the heavy metal music as you banged your spoon on the bowl were my faves!

[@reneegencur2469]

I really enjoyed seeing you create new things in front of the camera. I know that you have a high level of confidence in your base recipe AND a great deal of experience behind you, but I found your work pretty amazing.

[@chelseahahn5763]

I would love a video on easy ways to use egg whites/yolks leftover from recipes that only call for part of the egg!

[@kjdude8765]

Meringue cookies for the whites, custard or chocolate creme for the yolks.

[@sarahborgstrom159]

Alternative title for this episode “Claire Safftiz Quietly Tricks You Into Baking More Difficult Things” . Thanks for this. I’ve been looking for a good chocolate cookie recipe and I’m excited to try morphing brownies into cookies.

[@edgar1431]

When sugar is beaten into an egg-white foam, it dissolves in the protein film on the surface of the air bubbles. This sugary syrup film prevents the proteins from drying out and tightening up too fast. Once you add sugar, you can beat the egg whites without worrying too much about their getting lumpy or overbeaten

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I know we all love when Claire post but I LOVEEE when Claire post new videos. So calming and I actually watch and would make these things

[@MaeganJohnson0105]

The editor for claire's channel deserves an award. Love it

[@lol-qw6mj]

your videos are so comforting claire

[@dianehutchinson9257]

The toe floof on the silkie chicken is out of control and I love it! So cute! (The recipes also look amazing -- that skillet brownie, drool)

[@jelly.bean19]

Baking, for me, comes and goes in waves. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but the act of baking can be an incredibly interesting and fun process. I will be baking some chewy molasses cookies today but now I *have* to make some brownie cookies, too, before the year is up. Love this time of the year!

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I would actually love to see the dessert galaxy! Maybe I'm just a bit too nerdy (even when it comes to things like baking) but I've always dreamed of a chart that shows how more/less flour or really anything affects a recipe!! Would totally buy this if Claire ever made merch like this!!!

[@miagranade7457]

the cold open in this one is off the charts.... LOL literally! yall are funny

[@sidhedanu]

More recipe testing in front of the camera, please! Absolutely brilliant episode.

[@AndreaGonzalez-qf1cw]

I’ve been making your forever brownies for the holidays and everyone has been LOVING it!! You have no idea, everyone is obsessed with the brownies😄😄

[@patrickkim4834]

"... I'm constantly, like, making judgment calls that I think I'm gonna regret, and then I usually do. But I just can't help myself." Same, gurl. Same. Love you, Claire!!!

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I always love the little faces added to the videos, like to the skillet this time or to the mixer in other videos. Plus the forest critters passing by the cabin window :) Thanks for that.

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Claire I needed your ray of sunshine this bleak thursday - it has been a week. I need to send you some money because this is my therapy!

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I love your videographer and editor. The humor in this video is great!

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15:31 Excellent music selection lmao. The beat was perfect!

[@KJpop2003]

love the deer in the window :))

[@folkusonme]

Ok whaaaaat the editinggg!!!! It’s so good 🥺 does Vinny do it?

[@persondessert9366]

honestly love this video idea - elevating her base recipes into different ways! looking forward to more videos like this 🥰

[@karenstitchygirl]

Great video with brownie ideas! Nice touch to have Rudolph the red nose reindeer walk by your window. 😊

[@jilrene]

Earlier this week I was wondering if I could make the Forever Brownies from Dessert Person in a skillet. I'm serious! And here you are making almost exactly what I envisioned! I have chocolate infused with mint instead of Andes Mints. Thank you!!!

[@laureltree8047]

Very excited to make the cake version for my friends since they're not big fans of frosting but like cake :) also Rudolph in the window was so cute!

[@emy7873]

I really like this format! Would love to see more like this, it really is nice to learn more

[@miseentrope]

Rudolph! Loving the "selective attention test" window at the cabin. Claire and crew 🥰.

[@rohitagarwal329]

The editing in this video: Chef kiss

[@MarcHatePage]

the editing on these videos is so funny, I love it.

[@sirephlyrrian6242]

i love the Verdict: mmm so much, it just makes me happy instantly

[@summermoninger6695]

I’m so thrilled to see an episode including the chocolate peppermints 💕 going to the store for ingredients immediately upon finishing the video!

[@AussieAngeS]

All 3 look absolutely fantastic, and I really love that you’ve made 3 different recipes using a brownie batter 😍 such a great idea. Thank you Claire I enjoy each and every one of your videos.

[@janehowe25]

claire! you’ve outdone yourself. we love you and merry christmas!!!

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Claire I have to tell you, your "Dessert Person" book was the talk at my local Coffee shop! We were all saying what a great 🎁 it makes, along with your KZbin channel demos! Thank You! 😁

[@margareth.7000]

claire, can i just say THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU. your vids have been in my feed for probably over a year and it wasnt until the last few months that i started watching. since then, you've become my go-to video when I'm feeling down and need something warm and loving to listen to. without fail, you make me smile and distract me from my problems. you're incredibly genuine and human and i can't get enough, i need more people like you in my life. so again, thank you. and so far I'm just making all the cookies i want this holiday!! chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal m&m, oatmeal chocolate chip...probably time to venture back into macarons so my family doesn't get burnt out on cookies & chocolate!!

[@rebeccaburrow7199]

May i humble suggest snickerdoodles?

[@bloomwoww]

Claire really sums up what I love about baking I love herrr

[@persondessert9366]

claire describing memes is the funniest and cutest ever please

[@edithputhie8987]

these videos are the best part of my week!

[@GregCurtin45]

Definitely a top ten episode. I think I would add cold coffee in exchange for plain water and put the Andy's candies in the cookies. ♥

[@santipapa6986]

You sorcerer how dare you to tempt me like this in the middle of a Thursday

[@elisacastillo9944]

Claire brings me such peace 💖

[@neilsvedberg]

I love the cabin set, it's so calming!

[@belle2342]

Just what I needed for the holidays because I wanted to spice up the usual brownie recipe!! Love this Claire 💗

[@brandonkimchi1]

This is by far the best episode she’s done

[@chapman1569]

I love the little peeks at the animals, and also when the reindeer came by the window! Love the humor and the recipes. Thanks

[@christophermabee5045]

This is awesome! I would love to see the process Claire goes through testing her recipes from start to finish… like finding what to test to finished product… I loved this!

[@wbsimpletaste3317]

Thanks for the recipe Claire 💗

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

this is just Claire flexing her pastry knowledge/application :D

[@robertsterner2145]

Great, informative (and still fun) video, Claire! Thank you.

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This is my comfort show

[@melissadavis3936]

Your laugh is contagious Claire! Love watching your videos!! Happy Holidays 🎄🎁

[@lechatbotte.]

Ooh brownies no matter how you serve them up they’re yummy. These recipes are so intriguing. Claire is the Einstein of desserts

[@nylorij-Lori]

Alchemy is a wonderful thing! Thanks, Claire! 💗

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I love seeing the recipe development aspect. Would love more videos like this.

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i was just going back to sleep but not without watching dessert person first now :)

[@susantaylor5068]

Claire you’re the queen 👸 of chocolate OMG they all look delish - thank you for such a versatile recipe 😊

[@katherinegulas1466]

I just made the cookies yesterday and they're everything I love about brownies in cookie form. They're so light yet full of flavor. They also have my 2-year-old niece's stamp of approval.

[@arieltohar3848]

Favorite time of the week ❣️

[@Hannahbeckett894]

I love love love this idea. It makes me want to be more adventurous with transforming other recipes I love (especially the ones from DP)!

[@SB-rx3rc]

I truly appreciate the video editing. Brownies are my fav so I hope to make the additional ways soon :) Thanks Claire

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Thoroughlt enjoyed this

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this was such a lovely video. both fun and educative thank you

[@jnb22019]

Just bought the book for myself for Christmas! I'll be starting off with the confetti cake to celebrate Christmas.

[@millielopez]

Great concept for a video, taking one base recipe and turning it into three different ones! 🙌🏼😊

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This was soothing to my soul

[@danielpedigo72]

I really love all your desert recipes and every time you add a face to your appliances, I fall in love more lol. It's so fun trying to spot the little animated faces.

[@Aylineibonne]

Watching this pretty late at night & now I’m craving everything… making this first thing in the morning to be ready in time for lunch !! 😆

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I love your candor ... such an entertaining Chef! Your passion is infectious. I’m going to have to make the cookies now. Subbed!

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You are so amazing and wonderful makes my Thursday’s fun and best days ever 😍😍

[@krisrow]

I feel like I need a compilation of all of Claire's "mmm"s at the end of the season.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

they should be combined into one long "MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM"

[@Galactic_Centre]

Ridiciously cute chickens!

[@laurenpigott885]

Great video- thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@othersolo4455]

I love this video! I would like to see more “You can use this recipe and do all these things”

[@lotuslire]

i loved the editing in this video !

[@japanda1995]

I love the music selection whenever Claire is banging on something

[@katherinecooper2138]

I just made your brownies last week and they were delightful! ♥️♥️

[@sofiapasotto9381]

Besides the fact that i'm in love with Claire and the whole crew, can we pleeeeeeeease see how an episode is recorded? I'm interested in the whole setup and process of it. Seems like good fun merged with high professionality :)

[@SrJohnnyCat]

Claire and her universe at the beggining. 😂 I’m making these brownies this weekend for gifting. 💓

[@scottemily00]

Great video, Claire! I actually loved the fact that you were “experimenting” with these recipes - it helped me to know some of the things to do to problem solve in my own kitchen. More experimenting videos requested! :)

[@adrianbceleste]

Lovely, my favorite dessert 🤤

[@tigrezangel]

I was looking for a good brownie recipe last night and this morning! so, this video is for me!!!!!!

[@jenovapooh]

I would really love to see Claire bake some of her recipes at high elevation! Good excuse for a working vacation, too