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How do I cut brownies cleanly?

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Stick the brownies in the freezer for a little while—this will help you get super clean edges as you cut.

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How do you cut brownies without them falling apart?

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One of the tricks is to allow the brownies to cool for a couple hours before cutting them. If they’re cool, they’ll stick together better. Using a plastic knife will also help them cut more smoothly.

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How long should brownies cool before cutting?

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It’s best to give them time to cool completely so that they’ll cut more neatly. Depending on how thick they are, this could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

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Why should you use a plastic knife to cut brownies?

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The brownies won’t stick to a plastic knife they way they would to a metal one, which will help them slice more neatly. A plastic knife is also less likely to tear up the non-stick finish on a baking pan.

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If you’re going to serve brownies over 2 days, should they all be cut at once or half 1 day then the rest on day 2?

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Once they've cooled, you can cut them whenever you want.

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