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Who doesn’t love a tray of freshly baked, chocolatey brownies on a cold winter’s day? Brownies are the perfect snack for any occasion, but sometimes they can be tricky to bake properly. I’ve had enough of my brownies coming out undercooked so I decided to create this full guide to know how to bake brownies perfectly until they are done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, undercooked brownies can be placed back in the oven for an additional 2 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use the toothpick method to determine if the inside of the brownies is done. If the inside of the brownies are still gooey, repeat the process until they are done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will be answering the most commonly asked questions about preventing and fixing underbaked brownies. I will also discuss some helpful tips you can use when it comes to salvaging a tray of undercooked brownies. These helpful hacks can get your brownie game back on track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Fix Undercooked Brownies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 3 effective methods to use in order to fix undercooked brownies. These methods include using the oven, the microwave, or an air fryer to effectively fix a tray of undercooked brownies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Oven<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If brownies are still gooey in the middle after baking time is complete, place the tray back into the oven for an additional two minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the brownies after the timer has gone off use a toothpick to determine if they are done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undercooked brownies can easily be fixed using the oven. Because the portion that is undercooked is likely going to be the center, it’s important to pay attention to the edges and sides in order to avoid overcooking the outer portion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Undercooked Are The Brownies<\/strong><\/td>How Much Longer To Bake In The Oven<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Very Undercooked (Gooey)<\/td>4 minutes longer<\/td><\/tr>
Slightly Undercooked (Moist)<\/td>2 minutes longer<\/td><\/tr>
Somewhat Done (Firm but Moist)<\/td>1-minute longer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*Varies based on oven type, check if done<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*By the way,<\/strong> I recently came across the perfect Brownie Pan that slices the brownies into pieces<\/strong> without the hustle! This Metallic Professional Slice Solutions Brownie Pan<\/a><\/strong> is 9 inches by 13 inches and will help get your brownies out of the pan much easier! You can check out this Brownie Pan on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n

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You Can Put Undercooked Brownies Back Inside The Oven!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

If I pull my brownies out a little too soon I usually just place them back inside the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an additional one or two minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to resist the temptation to leave the room and stay close by in order to avoid overcooking them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it can be tempting to do something else while you’re waiting for your brownies to finish cooking they can actually burn pretty quickly if you aren’t careful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Side Note:<\/strong> I recently wrote an article about How To Remove Brownies Out of The Pan Without Breaking.<\/a><\/strong> This article breaks down the step-by-step process of safely removing brownies from their pans.<\/strong> You can check out this article here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Microwave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Undercooked brownies can be fixed in a microwave by reheating each brownie separately for best results. Place the brownie in a microwave-safe container and set it for thirty seconds. Use a toothpick to check if it’s cooked on the inside. Repeat this process as necessary until they are done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a microwave is a breeze when it comes to fixing undercooked brownies, especially if you’ve already left the house and don’t have an oven nearby. If you’re going to use the microwave it’s a good idea to fix them individually in order to ensure they cook evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Undercooked Are The Brownies<\/strong><\/td>How Long To Cook In The Microwave<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Very Undercooked (Gooey)<\/td>Up to 3 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Slightly Undercooked (Moist)<\/td>Up to 1 minute<\/td><\/tr>
Somewhat Done (Firm but Moist)<\/td>30 seconds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*30-second increments<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Because microwaves tend to cook food items really quickly, it’s important to only cook your brownies in thirty-second increments. Don’t leave them in the microwave any longer than thirty seconds or you risk overcooking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. An Air Fryer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Undercooked brownies can be fixed in an air fryer by reheating them in small batches at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 minute. Place one or two brownie squares into the fryer basket and heat for one minute at a time, checking often to ensure they do not burn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air fryers have become one of the most popular ways to bake and fix undercooked brownies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re small, sturdy, easy to use, and deliver great results. They’re also perfect for those occasions when you want to whip up a nice dessert but don’t want the hassle of using an oven or creating a hot kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Undercooked Are The Brownies<\/strong><\/td>How Long To Cook In An Air Fryer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Very Undercooked (Gooey)<\/td>Up to 2 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Slightly Undercooked (Moist)<\/td>Up to 1 minute<\/td><\/tr>
Somewhat Done (Firm but Moist)<\/td>30 seconds*<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*Place in already hot Air Fryer and close for 30 seconds<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I suggest using a springform pan or even a cake barrel pan that will fit into your air fryer for fixing your brownies. Lightly grease your pan and only fit a few brownies at a time if you’re fixing the entire batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake them for about a minute before checking their consistency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat this process as necessary or until you’ve fixed the entire batch to your personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Place it for about 1 minute. Give or Take!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

I recently wrote an article where I talk about the 4 Best Air Fryers<\/a><\/strong> on the market right now. Click on this article if you’re looking for a throughout breakdown of these 4 air fryers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I personally use and recommend the <\/a>COSORI Smart Wifi Air Fryer<\/a><\/strong>. <\/strong>This air fryer has served me for many years and works great for warming up your delicious cookies. This air fryer even has an app<\/strong> that alerts me every time my baked goods are ready while connecting to my Alexa or Google Assistant. Check out this Air Fryer on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Tell When Brownies Are Done?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can tell that brownies are completely done by inserting and withdrawing a toothpick into the middle of the brownie slab. Once the toothpick comes out clean without any batter sticking to it, then the brownies are done. The brownies will also begin to lift away from the sides of the pan once done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A common mistake many home cooks make has to do with figuring out when the perfect time is to remove a tray of brownies from the oven. What you may not know is that it’s actually preferable to take your brownies out of the oven slightly underdone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason you want to pull them out sooner rather than later is that they will continue baking for several minutes once removed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t want to get in the habit of waiting too long, otherwise, you’ll have dry edges around your brownies. A perfectly baked brownie should be slightly soft and decadent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to gauge whether or not your brownies are cooked is by using the toothpick trick.<\/strong> You’re probably already familiar with this method. Take your brownies out of the oven and insert the toothpick into the middle of the tray.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Undercooked. Half Undercooked. Done!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

There are 3 options of how the toothpick might look after the cake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n