How to prevent thick crust and cracking in brownies

[Laura14]

Hi, I wondered if anyone could help me please. I am having trouble with my brownies at the moment, they keep coming out of the oven with a thick crust on top and will crack badly when I cut into them. I have used the same recipe for a while now and have kept my ingredients the same, my method hasn't changed and I always bake them for the same amount of time and the same oven temperature. They always used to come out perfect everytime, but recently they haven't been. I'd be very grateful for some advice. Thank you!

 

[Debbiere]

Hey! Maybe something happened to your oven? I've heard that the oven can get hotter, causing your dough to dry out and crack faster. Try reducing the cooking time, and keep an eye on your baking. Good luck!

 

[Mona]

It sounds like your brownies might be overbaking or overmixed, which can cause a thick crust and cracking. Check your oven temperature with a thermometer to make sure it’s accurate, and try reducing the baking time slightly. Also, mix your batter just until combined to avoid overmixing, and make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. If you've changed your pan size or type recently, that could also affect the result. Fresh ingredients and a consistent recipe should help get your brownies back to their perfect texture.