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Cut and remove the Brownies from the tin before serving. Alternatively cut the Brownies when cold and store the slices overnight in an airtight container. They will keep for 5 days. The brownies can also be frozen for up to 3 months (if a whole slab) or 1 month (individual slices).

Airtight Containers

Use parchment paper to layer brownies into an airtight container for best results. Tip: When storing brownies in an airtight container, add a slice of bread in with them. The moisture from the bread will help keep your brownies fresh and soft for a couple more days.

Nigella's classic Brownies (from HOW TO BE A DOMESTIC GODDESS) are moist and squidgy and should keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Brownies can be kept at room temperature for up to five days for most brownie types. A cheesecake swirl or frosting or a ganache frosting should not be kept at room temperature. Store brownies in the fridge if they contain add-ins that are normally refrigerated.

Making Brownie Batter in Advance

Because most brownie recipes call for eggs, the batter shouldn't sit out for longer than two hours before baking. On the other hand, the sauce and dry ingredients can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated for freshness.

If you want to store your brownies for up to a week (or if you like your brownies a bit fudgier), then storing them in the refrigerator is the way to go. If you will be storing brownies for longer than a week, you'll want to freeze them to retain their freshness.

With the right storage, brownies can last for months. Here are the best options for keeping them fresh for the longest amount of time. The shelf life of this baked chocolate good is generally 3-4 days on the counter at room temperature. Wrap them in plastic wrap or put them in a Ziploc bag to keep them fresh and moist.

Finally, if you think your brownies have gone off, we will always recommend caution. We know our brownies will last for 7 days but cannot speak for other recipes. Eating stale brownies can lead to food poisoning or other health problems.

Brownies can be frozen for up to three months, but whether you choose to wrap a fully cooked (and cooled) pan or individual squares, be sure to wrap well to avoid freezer burn.

If you're not sure if your brownie is still fresh, here are some signs to look out for. Mold, a sour taste, or a change in texture may indicate that your brownies have gone bad. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to throw them away.

How long can brownies sit out on the counter? ›

Brownies will last 3 to 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature and up to a week in the refrigerator. Brownies will last up to 3 months in the freezer, but if they stay frozen for a prolonged period of time, their taste and quality will begin to deteriorate.

If your self-control will allow it, we highly recommend eating your homemade brownies the day after you've baked them. Unlike most baked goods, chocolate brownies actually taste better the next day. It's thought the cooling time allows the flavours to meld together and lock in.

Store Brownies Like a Star

Keep your leftover brownies fresh (and ready for snacking!) in an airtight container or the pan covered tightly with aluminum foil.

You can store them in a container with a lid, a cake container, or wrap them tightly in plastic and place them into a storage bag. Alternatively, you can also use a glass jar to store brownies at room temperature. Just be sure that it's airtight and has a good seal.

That being said, if you're in charge of bringing brownies somewhere and you want to get a head-start, you could certainly refrigerate the batter overnight (you just may want to add a few minutes to the bake time).

To store brownies in the refrigerator, simply place them into an airtight container. You can use plastic containers with a lid or a zippered storage bag. This is how to keep brownies from getting hard in the refrigerator.

After greasing the pan, many bakers like to line it with pieces of parchment paper or aluminum foil that have been cut larger than the size of the pan so that the edges hang over the sides like a sling.

Always cool the brownies in the pan set on a wire cooling rack, but don't turn the whole cake out of the pan and onto that wire cooling rack. In fact, cut the brownies right in the baking pan, not with a chef's knife (you'll scratch the pan) but with a flatware knife or a plastic pizza wheel.