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    Home » Kitchen Tips » Freezer Cooking

    Can You Freeze Brownies?

    Published: Jul 15, 2021 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    Everyone knows brownies, that delicious chocolate cake-fudge mash-up that you love to tuck into lunch boxes or sneak as a midnight snack. But, did you know you can freeze brownies? True story… with a very happy ending.

    Imagine baking brownies one day but enjoying them for weeks on end. You can when you learn the different ways to freeze brownies, whether they’re Cocoa Brownies or Peppermint Brownie Bites.

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    It’s happened before. You bake brownies. And they’re wonderful. Even the Butternut Squash Brownies.

    But as wonderful as eating the whole pan in one sitting is, it’s not typically the wisest choice one can make. Why not freeze brownies to enjoy later instead of gorging on them in one go?

    Why Do This

    You extend the shelf-life. While you might have no problem eating the whole pan, you might enjoy it more if you stretched it out over a week or two. Freezing brownies allows you to extend their shelf life, buying you time and avoiding food waste in one fell swoop.

    You can bake more at one time. Knowing that you can freeze what you bake means you can bake a lot at one time when it’s convenient for you and enjoy it later when you don’t have time to bake.

    They slice better. When you slice freshly baked brownies, their edges are likely to tear and crumble. When you freeze a full slab of brownies, you can more easily slice them with clean edges. This allows you to make pretty trays of Christmas cookies or displays for Tea Time.

    Frozen brownies taste the best! Yep, it’s a well-kept secret, but brownies straight from the freezer are pretty delightful, especially on a hot summer day.

    Methods

    Freeze the whole slab.

    slab of brownies on a large piece of white parchment.

    Once you’ve baked the brownies, allow the slab to cool on a wire rack until completely cool. Wrap the full slab in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

    For best results, slip the slab into a ziptop freezer bag. (You can even buy a 2-gallon bag to hold 9×13-inch slabs)

    Then store the wrapped slab of brownies in the freezer.

    Freeze them in an airtight container

    brownies sliced and arranged in a plastic container with a lid lined with deli wrap.

    If you prefer, you can slice the brownies and arrange them in an airtight container with a lid. I like to line the container with deli wraps or parchment paper to prevent frost adhering to the brownies. Cover loosely with paper and secure the lid.

    Then store the container in the freezer.

    Freeze individually wrapped brownies.

    individually wrapped brownies to bag up in ziptop freezer bag.

    To make it easier to pack brownies for work or school, you can wrap them individually and tuck them into a labeled, ziptop freezer bag.

    Then store the bag in the freezer.

    Freeze the brownie mix

    a brownie mix in a labeled ziptop freezer bag on a black tabletop.

    You can also freeze the brownies as a mix. While this isn’t as convenient for eating as fully-baked brownies, making homemade baking mixes can save you a lot of time and money.

    Freezing the mix, especially if you use any whole grain flours, will extend its shelf life, but it isn’t crucial to store the mix in the freezer.

    Thawing Instructions

    Remove the brownies from the freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature. If you need to slice them, do so before they are completely thawed, for the smoothest cuts.

    FAQs

    Can you freeze brownies with frosting?

    You can freeze frosted brownies, but you do run the risk of the frosting smearing when one touches another. To avoid this, freeze the open pan of cooled and frosted brownies. Once the frosting is very firm, wrap it up tightly and store in the fridge. To thaw, unwrap the package right away and allow to thaw in the refrigerator.

    Do brownies with frosting need to be refrigerated?

    If the frosting is made with cream cheese, it’s best to be refrigerated. If it’s a butter-based frosting, it should be fine at room temperature for a day or two, unless the weather is warm. That said, cold frosted brownies tastes best.

    Can you freeze brownies with other cookies?

    Brownies are often considered a soft type of bar cookie. They can be stored with other soft cookies. When stored with hard cookies, the texture of both cookies suffers. If either the brownie or the other type of cookie is flavored with peppermint, do not store them together as the peppermint flavor will be absorbed by the other.

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    How to Freeze Brownies

    Knowing all the different ways to freeze brownies means you can enjoy them whenever you want and save time and money at the same time.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 125kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $2.66

    Equipment

    • parchment paper
    • ziptop freezer bags
    • large airtight container
    • plastic wrap
    • heavy duty aluminum foil

    Ingredients

    • ingredients for your favorite brownies

    Instructions

    • Prepare the brownie recipes and bake according to recipe instructions. Cool completely on a wire rack.
    • You can freeze the brownies as a full slab or in pieces. To freeze the slab, wrap it well with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in a large ziptop bag. To freeze the squares of brownies, place them in an airtight freezer container, separating layers with parchment paper, or wrap each piece with plastic wrap and place them in a ziptop freezer bag.
    • Label the package well with the date and the name of the recipe. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    Nutritional values will vary widely based on the brownie recipe you use.
    Tips for success: You can store different types of brownies in the same freezer container, however, be sure not to store heavily scented ones, such as peppermint together. Everything will taste like peppermint if you do!
    Likewise, you can store different types of baked cookies and brownies together in the same container, separating them with layers of parchment paper or deli wrap, however, do not combine very crispy cookies with soft brownies as their textures will change when stored together. And again, store peppermint brownies separately.
    To freeze frosted brownies: Place the slab of cooled and frosted brownies in the freezer. Once the frosting is very firm, wrap it carefully in foil or plastic wrap and slip inside a ziptop bag. Store in the freezer. Unwrap prior to thawing to prevent the icing from smearing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 83mg | Sugar: 14g | Iron: 1mg
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