Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness with these easy-to-make no-bake brownies. They’re the perfect treat for chocolate lovers and require minimal ingredients. Follow along to see how you can make these delicious brownies at home.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 1/2 oz.) pkg. chocolate wafers, finely crushed
- 1 c. chopped nuts, divided
No-Bake Method
- Melt chocolate chips over hot (not boiling) water; stir until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, chocolate wafer crumbs and one-half cup of nuts; stir until well blended.
- Press into foil-lined 8-inch square pan.
- Press remaining 1/2 cup of nuts into top of brownies.
- Let stand at room temperature until firm. Cut into 2-inch squares.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time:15 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Tale of the No-Bake Brownies
Ah, my chocoholic’s dream come true: Chocolate Lover’s No-Bake Brownies. The name alone sends shivers of delight down my spine and I’m here to guide you through the process of making these taste bud tantalizing treats. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of flavor and a culmination of culinary delight!
The Shopping List
Remember, these brownies are for true chocolate lovers, and I’m not talking about those who enjoy a Hershey’s Kiss now and then. No, this is for the hardcore, the ones who eat chocolate for breakfast and consider a bar of dark chocolate a perfectly reasonable dinner. The ingredients are simple but essential: a 12 oz. package of semi-sweet chocolate chips, a 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk, an 8 1/2 oz. package of chocolate wafers (finely crushed, mind you), and 1 cup of chopped nuts, divided. Yes, you read that right, MORE chocolate.
The Melting Pot
Here’s where things start to get hot and heavy, and I’m not just talking about the steam from the pot. It’s time to melt those semi-sweet chocolate chips over hot (not boiling) water. This is a delicate process, folks. You can’t just throw the chips in there and walk away to binge-watch another episode of your favorite cooking show. You must stay, stir, and when they’re smooth, savor that glorious moment.
The Mix-up
Once your chocolate is melted to perfection, it’s time to add the sweetened condensed milk. This stuff is so good it should be illegal. Then, toss in the chocolate wafer crumbs and half a cup of our nutty companions. Stir this concoction until it’s well blended. Note to self: blending doesn’t mean doing a salsa dance around the kitchen (although that could be fun). It means making sure every single crumb and chip is coated in chocolaty goodness.
The Press Conference
Next up, press the mixture into a foil-lined 8-inch square pan. Here’s where your gym membership pays off, because this requires some muscle. I’m not saying you’ll look like Schwarzenegger after, but you’ll definitely feel like him. Oh, and don’t forget to press the remaining 1/2 cup of nuts into the top of the brownies. They’re not just there for the crunch, they’re there to make ’em look pretty too.
The Waiting Game
Here comes the hardest part: wait. Let the brownies stand at room temperature until they’re firm. Resist the urge to dig in immediately, no matter how much they’re calling your name. Once they’re firm, cut them into 2-inch squares.
The Grand Conclusion
And there you have it, folks, the tale of the No-Bake Brownies. From melting to mixing, pressing to waiting, it’s been a journey. Sure, there were no dragons to slay or mountains to climb, but there were chocolate chips to melt, and I’d say that’s pretty heroic. Now, go forth and share these delicious squares of joy with the world, or, you know, just eat them all yourself. No judgement here.
