I made Ina Garten's 'outrageous brownies,' the most popular dessert at her famous store, and they tasted incredible

Anneta KonstantinidesJan 13, 2024, 09:50 IST

I made Ina Garten's outrageous brownies, and the delicious treats definitely lived up to the hype.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I made Ina Garten's "outrageous brownies," which were very popular at her Barefoot Contessa store.
Garten said the brownies were so popular she would sell "like a thousand" every week.

Ina Garten is a baking queen, especially when it comes to chocolate.

Ina Garten's mocha chocolate cake.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Garten's outrageous brownies were the most popular dish at her Barefoot Contessa store, which launched her cooking career.

I love making Garten's chocolate desserts.Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC Newswire/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Garten's outrageous brownies feature an outrageously awesome amount of chocolate.

Garten's brownies include chocolate chips, instant coffee, and walnuts.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

First, I preheated the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then I buttered and floured my baking sheet.

I buttered my baking pan, then sprinkled flour on top.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Next, I began melting my butter and chocolate.

I melted my butter and chocolate over a pot of simmering water.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Once everything had melted, I allowed the mixture to cool slightly.

My melted chocolate.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

While I waited, I got the wet ingredients ready.

I stirred the eggs together with vanilla, instant coffee, and sugar.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I added the warm chocolate mixture.

I added the chocolate mixture to my egg mixture.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

While my chocolate mixture cooled, I prepped the dry ingredients.

I sifted the flour, baking powder, and salt.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

In a separate bowl, I tossed the walnuts and 12 ounces of chocolate chips with ¼ cup of flour.

Flouring the chocolate chips and walnuts keeps them from sinking to the bottom.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I added my chocolate chips and walnuts to the mixture, then poured my batter onto the baking sheet.

My batter with the chocolate chips and walnuts.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After baking the brownies for 20 minutes, I hit the baking sheet against the oven rack.

My baking sheet before going into the oven.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I baked my brownies for another 15 minutes, until a toothpick came out clean from the center.

It took 35 minutes to bake the brownies.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

As I cut my brownies into squares, I could see just how fluffy and thick each one was.

My brownies looked absolutely delicious.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Garten's outrageous brownies were outrageously delicious — and definitely lived up to the hype.