How long does it take brownies to cool?

It depends on how thick they are and what you are using them for. I make some delicious homemade sheet pan brownies and I try to let them cool for 2 hours so they will slice nicely. They are super gooey, so if they aren't cooled they fall apart. read more

However, despite your hunger pangs, it is important to wait for your tray of brownies to cool completely before you do anything with them. This might seem like an insignificant step, but it actually is about more than just a safety issue. read more

Giving your brownies ample time to cool will make for a nicer, cleaner cut. But more importantly, once they've had time to set for an hour or two, the flavor will be more developed and taste even better than when they first came out of the oven. read more

Because the brownies have cooled, you have a chance to enjoy the flavor, instead of trying to quickly swallow or wash the brownie down with a cup of milk because it's too hot to eat. Safety Brownies -- and the pan in which they've been cooked -- are fairly hot after coming out of the oven. read more