Do you know how to cut brownies cleanly without completely destroying them?  From fun shapes to clean squares, we're showing you how to avoid a big mess and have perfectly cut brownies every time!

The Secret to Getting those Sharp Edges

The best way to get those perfectly clean edges and pristine results starts with one thing: how well you prepare your baking pan before making homemade brownies.

The Secret to Getting those Sharp Edges

Our favorite way to do this is by lightly spraying the brownie pan with nonstick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.  This will make it easier to remove your brownies and keep them from sticking to the sides of the pan.

Top Tip

Avoid using aluminum foil to line your pans as this will create and add a crinkly look to the edges of the brownies.

Pan Prep: Be sure to have the appropriate size pan for the recipe you're making. Avoid using baking dishes with rounded corners. Lightly spray and line with parchment paper.

Steps to Take Before Going in for that First Cut

Cooling Process: Once you remove pan of brownies from the oven, place it on a wire rack and allow them to come to room temperature. Carrying out this process will make it much easier to remove fudgy brownies from the pan and avoid a crumbling mess.

Steps to Take Before Going in for that First Cut

Right Surface: After brownies have cooled down, remove them from the pan by carefully lifting them out with the parchment paper attached. Place them on a flat surface, like a cutting board.

Steps to Take Before Going in for that First Cut

Tools: Have your choice of cutting tools ready to go.

Steps to Take Before Going in for that First Cut

Run the blade of your knife under hot water in your kitchen sink or submerge it in a large glass of hot water.

Hot Knife Method

Place the tip of your knife down first and create one smooth slicing motion downwards. This method will create the perfect cut.

Hot Knife Method

Wipe the knife blade with a damp cloth or paper towel and run under hot water again. Repeat this process for the next cut and each one that follows.

Hot Knife Method

Check out the full article to see the other methods for cutting brownies cleanly along with helpful tips surrounding this topic!

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