Sour Cream Brownies

These sour cream brownies will become one of your new favorite dessert recipes.

It's easy to make, simple to adapt to your own personal tastes, and they come out moist and chewy every time.

Whether you're baking for a special occasion, a sweet craving, or simply want to impress your friends and family, these brownies are guaranteed to be a hit. Prepare to delight your taste buds with these decadent sour cream brownies that will leave everyone craving for more.

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Why This Recipe Works

You will love these sour cream brownies because their incredible moistness, rich chocolate flavor, and endless customization options make them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.

The addition of sour cream to the brownie batter works wonders, resulting in an incredibly moist and tender result. Additionally, using quality chocolate ensures a bold and intense chocolate flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning chocoholic. This sour cream brownies recipe is also a fantastic canvas for personalization. Whether you prefer a classic touch with a dusting of powdered sugar or want to take it up a notch with swirls of caramel, nuts, or chocolate chips, the choice is yours. Feel free to unleash your creativity and make them your own.

Ingredients

Chocolate Chips:

You can use any type and combination of baking chocolate that your heart desires,with this sour cream brownie recipe. You can stick with classic chocolate coosing from a range of sweetened, unsweetened, milk, and dark chocolate chips or bakers chocolate. You can even bring some unexpected flavors into the mix like peanut butter, mint, or carmel chips.

Sour Cream:

While it might feel counterintuitive to add sour cream to brownies, it's a surefire way to get moist, fudgy brownies every single time. Additionally, the taste of the sour cream actually amplifies the flavor of your chocolate mixture.

Sugar:

When you think of baking as a sort of chemistry, you can very easily notice the impact that certain ingredients have. This is especially true with sugar in baking. White, refined sugar gives your end product a bit more structure, but brown sugar or coconut sugar yields a moist baked good. I often swap out white sugar for coconut sugar in this recipe and find it makes nice fudgy brownies.

Pistachios:

The pistachios are a great way to add some texture and crunch to your brownies, however you can omit the pistachios completely or replace them with something else if you prefer. You can use a variety of different toppings to mix in like raspberries, strawberries, carmels, walnuts, almonds, or even marshmallows are all fun to experiment with.

How to Make Sour Cream Brownies

Step One: 

Add 1 cup of chocolate chips and softened butter to a heat-safe bowl and melt them together. Set aside.

Step Two: 

In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs together until creamy.

Step Three: 

Add flour, cocoa powder, sour cream, vanilla extract, ¼ cup of chocolate chips, and your butter/chocolate mixture and whisk until incorporated. You should have a smooth, lump-free batter. Set aside.

Step Four:

Grease your pan with butter or a non-stick spray, then add a dusting of flour. Pour your batter into the pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle half of the pistachios across the top. Bake at 350F for 30 min. 

Step Five: 

To make the icing, melt ½ cup of chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl, then fold in ¼ cup of sour cream.

Step Six:

Once your brownies have been cooled for 20 minutes, spread the icing across the brownies and top with the remaining pistachios.

Step Seven:

Serve while warm, and enjoy!

Tips

• Chocolate and butter can be tricky ingredients to melt since they both burn very easily. The best way to melt your chocolate and butter for these delicious sour cream brownies is by using a double boiler. If you don't have one, you can make your own by placing a heat-safe bowl or stainless steel pot on top of a larger pot of simmering water. The heat from the simmering water melt the chocolate and butter without scorching them. Just becareful not to get any water in your chocolate and butter, and stir continuously to ensure even melting. You can also use a microwave for melting your chocolate and butter, only heating for 30 seconds at a time and stirring in between to keep from burning.
• To check if the brownies are done, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, the brownies are ready. Avoid over-baking, as this can result in dry brownies.

How To Make Chocolate Icing

You can whip up a simple chocolate frosting by melting ¼ cup of semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of butter in your double boiler. Once melted, mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 - 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar to taste until combined.

What to Serve With Sour Cream Brownies

While these sour cream brownies are delicious enough to eat all on their own, you can still kick dessert up a notch or two. Try serving your brownies with a side of skrewball whisky ice cream or chocolate chip cookies, a drizzle of raspberry jam, and a whipped coffee or lavender milk tea for a dessert that is sure to impress.

FAQs

Are there any substitutes sour cream in this recipe?

Sour cream will add moisture and a bit of tang to you brownies, but if you don't have it or don't like it, you can try using plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk as a substitute. The texture and flavor may vary slightly, but either of these options still work well.

Can I use a different type of flour, like whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour?

While all-purpose flour is commonly used in most brownie recipes, you can experiment with different types of flour. Whole wheat flour can give the brownies a slightly denser texture, and gluten-free flour blends can work well if you have dietary restrictions. Just be aware that the texture and taste may differ from traditional brownies.

How long can leftover sour cream brownies be stored?

Once they have cooled completely, you can store your sour cream brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days. For longer storage, you can refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze them for several months. Just make sure to thaw frozen brownies before serving.

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