How to Cut Brownie Cups

Using cookie cutters is a creative way to shape your brownies and present an impressive display to guests. This simple technique keeps your workspace clean as you prepare the brownies.

Things You'll Need

• Cookie cutter
• Wax paper
• ½ tsp. measuring spoon

Instructions

1. Choose any shape of cookie cutter that you want. Use a circular cookie cutter to get the most brownie cups and the least waste out of a pan of brownies.

2. Press straight down with the cookie cutter. Use a spoon or a knife to trim any excess brownie, and then lift the cutter containing the brownie cup straight out of the pan.

3. Place the brownie and cutter on a work surface lined with wax paper. Use a ½ tsp. measuring spoon to scoop out a small bowl-shaped piece in the center of the brownie cup.

4. Remove the brownie from the cookie cutter carefully. Place the cut brownie cup on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the brownies are cool before you cut them.

• Save leftover brownie cuttings to crumble on top of ice cream treats.

• If you bake brownies in a circular cake pan, cut them into wedges for a brownie pie effect.

• Serve individual brownies dishes by dividing the brownie batter evenly between several ramekins. Place the ramekins on a cookie sheet in the oven and bake.