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'Lessons in Chemistry': How to Make Elizabeth Zott's Brownies (& 10 Other Recipes to Try)

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There are a lot of horrible things surrounding Elizabeth Zott—the protagonist in Bonnie Garmus' debut novel (a BookTok hit) Lessons in Chemistry and the lead in Apple TV+'s adaptation series of the same name—that most women can relate to. Like being talked over during meetings, not being taken seriously as a professional, and having ideas outright stolen from male colleagues. All brought to life by the Lessons in Chemistry cast.

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But if there's one positive kinship we all share with this fictional feminist icon, it's the need for chewy, warm brownies after a long day. If you've watched the Lessons in Chemistry trailer, you've seen that Brie Larson's Zott is a serious chemist with some serious culinary skills, so we're anxious to see certain recipes make their onscreen debut.

Elizabeth Zott's infamous brownies that she makes during a particularly page-turning episode of her TV cooking show Supper at Six, were a hit among her fictional fans. Thankfully, Rebecca Selman of the blog From Page to Plate took it upon herself to recreate the recipe, as Zott describes it in the book. Called "Scientifically Perfect Chocolate Brownies," it involves precise measurements (like 175 grams of unsalted butter) and a specific cooking method to achieve the perfect gooey texture.

Every fan should try their hand at making these brownies, but why stop there? If you want your desserts to involve a little less chemistry and a lot more chocolate, we've rounded up 10 other delicious brownie variations that even Zott would approve of.

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