Tired of tearing apart an otherwise beautiful pan of brownies? Guess what… there is a correct way to cut brownies! Who knew?!? If you want a nice, clean cut for your next batch of chocolate deliciousness, I suggest the following two life-altering tips:
- Cut them while they are warm.
- Use a plastic knife.
Seriously. A plastic knife makes all the difference. See?
The cut on the right is from a regular kitchen butter knife. On the left, a plastic knife. (And under the pan, a dirty stovetop. *sigh*)
And now, because you know you must try this immediately, I give you full permission to go make yourself some brownies. Go! Go! Go!
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I totally agree!
Knowing this tip, I actually took a plastic knife with me to cut the brownies for my sister-in-law’s bridal shower, and the ladies took a look at that knife, threw it away, and got out a “real knife.” Crumbs everywhere.
Michele
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Interesting… I will have to give this one a try.
Toni
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I just take the opportunity to eat the crumbs and the goo off the knife.
Being fat ain’t easy, folks.
HAHA
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A plastic knife… interesting.
I must keep that in mind.
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I’ve also heard using one of those thin, silicone spatulas/scrapers works well, too.
Great tip!
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This is too funny that you said this. I just had a friend tell me the same thing just last week. How cool is that?!
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Interesting! I now have a reason for baking brownies.
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Perfect tip. That is why I LOVE tempt my tummy tuesday!!
Thank you!
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I always cut mine when they are warm, but I didn’t know about the plastic knife. LOVE this tip!!!
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Really – who knew? I can’t wait to try this one out!
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Great tip, one I never knew about. It has always annoyed me that I can never get a smooth cut. Now if only you could tell me how to get the first slice of pie out with making a mess!
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Thanks for that! You know I can’t wait to cut brownies when they are cooled. I HAVE to have a hot one!
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hunh hun..well I’ll be..now I must try this out!
Thanks!
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I do this too!! We actually had frineds over for dinner last weekend and after I took the brownies out of the oven to cut them I grabbed a plastic knife to cut them. They looked at me like I was silly!! But it works well every time!!
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brownies are one of my true loves! good to know tip, i do hate the tearing.
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A platic knife. Ahhhh. Thanks.
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Wow! Who knew? Not me, my brownies always look like the cut on the right! Thanks for this life-changing tip!
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I love this WFMW thing. After keeping house for over 40 years I just learned a new way of doing something I’ve struggled with. Thanks.
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That’s amazing! Who knew a little bit of plastic would make such a big difference?! Now I only wish I had some brownies to make!!
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Such a simple tip, but such a great one! Although I don’t necessarily like brownies (I know, I’m crazy…but I do love cookies!). This will however help with when I bring goodies to social events and I need to make an impression. Thanks so much!
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Oh, I just have to try this out now. Thanks for the excuse to make a pan of brownies. My daughter and hubbie will thank you too, I’m sure.
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That is awesome! I never knew that and me with my brownie addiction all these years…now I can eat pretty brownies! Thanks for posting.
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Really? Wow, I never would have guessed that. Thanks for the tip.
Now, to make brownies AND buy plasticware…
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Cool tip! Thanks for the idea… will have to try it next time. I always wondered why they crumble one time and don’t the next. Must have used a plastic knife without realizing it
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I would have never thought to use a plastic knife! Thanks for the tip!
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Wow! This really works? Hmmm – off to the kitchen. My beloved will appreciate this experiment, I’m sure.
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I never knew this! Will have to try it out the next time I’m baking.
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Great tip. I must remember to try it next time I make brownies.
Not that I would complain about shredded brownies. But it would be nice for them to look all perfect on the plate for a change. TFS.
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SERIOUSLY?!!! And guess what?! I even have brownies in my cupboard. I MUST try this!!
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I always have plastic knives because those are the last things that get used up in those variety packs. I will definitely have to try this next time I make brownies! Thanks for sharing!
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Great tips! Thanks.
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i do not want brownies.
I Do Not Want Brownies.
I DO NOT WANT BROWNIES.
sigh. that did not work.
p.s. I use a pizza cutter, but I’m going to try this next time.
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Yes! I’d heard this tip somewhere, and ever since, I’ve used a plastic knife to cut warm brownies. It always works great. Thanks for posting this tip.
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Just make sure they are warm and not hot, I’ve ended up with a lot of curved knife ends.
Good thing they are disposable!
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We substitute 1/2 of the vanilla flavoring with almond flavoring. YUM!
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You know, I’ve always done this anyway, because I didn’t want to scratch the non-stick coating off of my expensive brownie pans. Today, I had to bake brownies for my daughter’s birthday at school, and I was lazy and didn’t get out a plastic knife. Boy, did I pay for that one with messy brownies. Oh, well, do you think 4th graders care what the brownie looks like?
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OMG!!!! I just made 2 pans of Brownies to take to family dinner night……I love that my family always requests my baking. However, I just could not face crumby looking Brownies again.
So…I quickly grabbed the plastic knife and….
VOILA………..WAY TOOOO COOL!!
I cannot begin to thank you enough! I am just so
happy! Doesn’t take much for this girl.
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