How to Freeze Brownies
Equipment
- airtight container
- marker or pen
- freezer bags
- plastic wrap
- aluminum foil
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- Brownies frosted or unfrosted
Instructions
Entire Pan
- To freeze the whole pan, cook them in a pyrex pan that has a lid.
- Allow them to cool, pop the lid on and then place them in the freezer.
Individual Brownies (frosted or unfrosted)
- Cool the brownies completely
- Cut into the sizes you will want when defrosted.
- if frosted: flash freeze by putting them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and popping it into the freezer for an hour or so. This will make the frosting stiff so it won't smear when wrapping.
- Tear off a sheet of plastic warp large enough to completely cover each individual brownie.
- Lay the plastic on the counter and place a brownie in the center.
- Wrap the plastic totally around the brownie and secure it.
- optional: for extra protection you can repeat this with a second layer of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil.
- Repeat wrapping for each brownie.
- Stick all of your wrapped brownies into a freezer bag or airtight container. Seal the bag by pressing all of the air out of it and zipping it closed. Or, by putting the lid on the top of the container.
- Write the date on the container or bag and place it into the freezer
Brownie Batter
- Whip up your brownie batter and portion into in the amounts you will want when defrosting.
- Pour the portions into individual freezer bags or freezer safe containers.note: try to use a container that is sized so there is only 1 - 2 inches of space between the batter and the lid
- Carefully press the air out of the bag and zip it closed. Or, place the lid on the top of the container.
- Put a label with the date on the outside of the package and place it flat in the freezer.
Notes
Fresh: get them frozen as soon as possible so that they are at maximum freshness.
Cooled: make sure they are totally cooled before starting the process. If they are still warm when you start, it will create condensation which can make your brownies stale and mushy.
Well Wrapped: the better you wrap the brownies, the longer the will last without degradation in quality. Because it will keep any air off of them.