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How many brownies can you get out of a 9x13 pan? ›

This homemade brownie recipe is great for every day celebrating to enjoying life's special moments that call for chocolate deliciousness. This recipe is perfect 9×13 to give you 12 large or 24 smaller brownies.

You can speed the cooling process by refrigerating the brownies in the pan, or by freezing them, but we think letting them cool at room temperature will give you the best results.

To cut brownie into triangles, cut into 3 rows. Cut each row into 5 triangles (See More About This Recipe). Set aside leftover pieces for snacking. Break off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks.

For cake-like brownies, take them out of the oven when they just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For fudgy brownies, bake within the time range stated in the recipe. For very moist brownies, take them out toward the minimum baking time.

For a rectangle, simply take the measurements of the long side and the short side of a rectangular one and multiply them, i.e. 9x13=117 square inches. From this you can see that you can substitute two 8” pans for the 9”x13” one as 2x64 = 128 square inches which is close enough.

The area of a 8x8 pan on the other hand, is 64 square inches, or close to half that of a 9x13 pan. This means you can scale a recipe down from a 9x13 pan to an 8x8 pan by simply halving the recipe. Conversely, to go from a 8x8 pan to a 9x13 pan, you double the recipe.

Initial Cooling Period: After pulling your brownie pan from the oven, exercise a little patience. Cool brownies in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. This initial cooling period allows the residual heat to continue cooking the brownies slightly and sets the stage for a smoother cutting process later on.

After greasing the pan, many bakers like to line it with pieces of parchment paper or aluminum foil that have been cut larger than the size of the pan so that the edges hang over the sides like a sling. Thoroughly grease the lining.

Brownie batter tends to be thick enough to not want to naturally fill a pan on its own. My favorite tool for spreading it is an offset spatula, but the back of a spoon works as well. Take the few extra seconds to ensure the batter is in an even layer.

Though it may seem odd, a plastic knife is better than a metal one when it comes to cutting brownies because of its non-stick nature. Brownies are less likely to adhere to plastic, so you can cut through them cleanly without worrying about tearing or crumbling.

Can you freeze brownies? ›

Just about every type of brownie—whether it's homemade or from a boxed mix—is ideal for freezing. If you're making frosted brownies and using the freezer to help you prep in advance, it's best to cut and freeze your brownies before adding the frosting.

If you make brownies or bake often, consider using or purchasing a metal pan to use in place of your Pyrex dish. Metal pans, specifically aluminum, absorb and transfer heat more consistently than glass, making them perfect for delicious, evenly-cooked, moist brownies every time.

If you like your brownies super fudgy to the point where they ooze onto your plate, you can take them out once they hit 165 °F (74 °C). However, if you're making cakey brownies, cook them until they reach 210 °F (99 °C).

For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer. If the toothpick is totally clean, the brownies may already be over-baked.

For a single layer 9x13 aka quarter sheet, you will get 24 (2x2x2high) industry standard size servings. For a two layer 9x13 aka quarter sheet, you will get 48 (1x2x4high) industry standard size servings. Party size servings are 2x3x2high for single layer, so you get approx 18 servings in a 9x13.

A 9x13 inch sheet cake is a standard size that can serve a varying number of people depending on the size of the slices. Generally, a 9x13 inch sheet cake can serve around 18 to 24 people if the slices are cut to a size of about 2x2 inches or slightly larger.

Starchy side dishes and casseroles: a 9 X 13 pan makes about 12 one cup servings.