Indulge in the ultimate chocolate indulgence with a batch of delectable fudge brownies. These sinfully rich treats, characterized by their moist, chewy center and crispy crust, are a classic for a reason. Whether you prefer them classic or adorned with nuts, frosting, or swirls of caramel, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. With a myriad of recipes out there, finding the perfect one can be daunting, but fear not. Let's delve into the world of fudge brownies and uncover the secrets to creating the perfect batch, ensuring your next baking adventure yields a tray of irresistible chocolate goodness.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST EVER FUDGE BROWNIES
These brownies are so rich and fudgy and so simple to make. I got the recipe from a recipe group, and have never bought a mix again!
Provided by Tracy Graves
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine on low heat.
- Remove from heat and in same pan, stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla, stir well.
- Add in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- Stir in chips and nuts if desired.
- Bake at 350 for approx 25-30 minutes, depending on your oven.
- Do not over-bake.
FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES
A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES
My children always looked forward to these fudge brownies as an after-school snack. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. -Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add flour, mixing well. Stir in walnuts. , Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake)., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FUDGE WALNUT BROWNIES
These are quick and easy to make. Everyone just loves these brownies.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until smooth batter forms; beat in chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir flour mixture in just until incorporated; fold in walnuts. Spread batter into prepared square pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in square pan, about 30 minutes; cut into 9 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
LOWER FAT FUDGE BROWNIES
After many tries, I've finally developed a really fudge-y, chewy brownie recipe. Several people in my office are on diets and swear by these. You can use low fat or nonfat yogurt and egg replacers to make it even lower in fat and cholesterol, but the full fat yogurt really adds to the texture of the brownies.
Provided by Emily Brooks
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and yogurt. Stir in the eggs one at a time until well blended, then add vanilla and salt. Stir in the flour until just absorbed. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes in the preheated oven, until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted comes out fairly clean (sticky crumbs are okay). Cool brownies in the pan over a wire rack before cutting into squares. Cover tightly with plastic wrap to store.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 56.7 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
FUDGE NUT BROWNIES
There's no brownie recipe or mix I've ever tried that's better than this! And it's so easy-you can mix it in one bowl in just a few minutes. My husband's grandmother passed the recipe on; now our son makes these brownies for after-school snacks. -Becky Albright, Norwalk, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 24 brownies.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine oil, eggs and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Do not overmix. , Spread in a 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CLASSIC FUDGE BROWNIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 brownies, 8 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter and flour an (8-inch square) baking pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small heavy saucepan melt the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth, and let the mixture cool completely. Into a bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs. While still beating, add the sugar, a little at a time, and beat the mixture at high speed for 3 minutes, or until thick and pale.
- Add in the chocolate mixture and the vanilla, and then add in the flour mixture, stirring until the mixture is blended well. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake the brownies in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the brownie pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan, and a cake tester, inserted in the center, comes out with crumbs adhering to it. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
MOCHA FUDGE BROWNIES
Chocolate and coffee are perfect partners in these decadent, dense brownies, made with layers of chocolate mocha cake that are topped with rich chocolate ganache.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 24 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat with butter two 8 1/2-by-12-inch rimmed baking sheets, and line with parchment paper; set aside.
- Combine butter and chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Stir in espresso powder. Remove from heat; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine eggs, sugars, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the chocolate mixture, and whisk to combine. Add flour, and whisk until just combined. Divide batter evenly between prepared baking sheets, using an offset spatula to smooth the surface. Bake, rotating baking sheets, until a shiny crust appears on the surface and the center is still soft when a cake tester is inserted into the center, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Invert brownies onto parchment paperâ€"lined cutting boards, and remove parchment. Re-invert brownies onto parchment paperâ€"lined cutting boards. Place one of the brownies in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour. Let remaining brownie stand, covered at room temperature, for 1 hour. Spread room temperature brownie evenly with ganache. Remove chilled brownie from refrigerator, and place on top of ganache using an offset spatula to loosen, if necessary. Press gently to adhere. Transfer to refrigerator, and chill for 1 hour.
- Remove from refrigerator, and trim edges. Cut into 2-by-2-inch squares. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Serve at room temperature.
SUPER FUDGE BROWNIES
This is a dolled up brownie mix that has been made extra moist with the addition of applesauce and chocolate syrup.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Nut Brownie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the vegetable oil, eggs, egg yolk, applesauce and chocolate syrup until well blended. Stir in the brownie mix and cocoa powder. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the brownies appear dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 83 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
ULTIMATE FUDGE MOCHA BROWNIES
Add these chocolate and coffee-flavored liqueur mocha brownies to your dessert table - a baked delight.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Cool completely. Stir in brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the vanilla with whisk. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely.
- In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost brownies. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, microwave glaze ingredients on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 15 seconds longer; stir until melted and smooth. Pour glaze over frosting; spread to cover. Refrigerate until set. With wet knife, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 87 mg
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-FUDGE BROWNIES
Here's a great-tasting chocolate and caramel-fudge brownie with a nutty twist and garnished with fresh strawberries - a delicious dessert!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In small saucepan, cook caramels and milk over low heat until caramels are melted and smooth, stirring frequently.
- In medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt until well blended. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chunks and 1 cup of the pecans. Spoon and spread batter in pan.
- Gently and evenly drizzle caramel filling over batter to prevent large pockets of caramel and to prevent caramel from reaching bottom of bars. (Caramel can cover entire surface of batter.)
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
- In small saucepan, melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks with oil over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over warm brownies. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans; press in lightly. Cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate 1 hour 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into squares. If refrigerated longer, let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 33 g
MOCHA FUDGE BROWNIES FROSTING
Steps:
- In bowl combine sugar and butter. In microwave melt chocolate. Slowly add chocolate and coffee to butter mixture. Stir to combine. Spread onto cooled brownies.
BETTY CROCKER FUDGE BROWNIES HOMEMADE
You can either bag the mix for future use or go ahead and make the brownies. You can also use a high quality cocoa to improve the flavor. Customize it with chips, nuts or whatever you like. I found this on a blog for saving money. Making it yourself should save you about 80- 85%
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 Batch
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all these ingredients together with a whisk and dump them into a ziploc to save. Should be good in the pantry for 6 months.
- When making the brownies, preheat oven to 350°F
- Add eggs, oil and vanilla and mix with a fork til just blended. Do not overmix.
- Pour into a silicone or buttered 9x9 pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
TWO-TONE FUDGE BROWNIES
These moist fudgy brownies have a scrumptious topping that tastes just like chocolate chip cookie dough! My husband and I and our young sons enjoy church fellowship at frequent potluck meals. Everyone loves these brownies...and they make enough to feed a crowd. -Rebecca Kays Klamath Falls, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to batter. Stir in walnuts., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls over cooled brownies; carefully spread over top. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER AND FUDGE BROWNIES WITH SALTED PEANUTS
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories Milk/Cream Mixer Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Super Bowl Kid-Friendly Peanut Chill Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 30 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For brownies:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
- Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool.
- For frosting and ganache:
- Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies.
- Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
- Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.
TRIPLE FUDGE BROWNIES
When you're in a hurry to make dessert, here's a "mix of mixes" that's so convenient and quick. The result is a big pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. Friends who ask me for the recipe are amazed that it's so easy. -Denise Nebel, Wayland, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare pudding according to package directions. Whisk in dry cake mix. Stir in chocolate chips. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until the top springs back when lightly touched,30-35 minutes. , Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
OUTRAGEOUS CARAMEL-FUDGE BROWNIES
Indulge in fudgy, nutty, caramel super-size brownies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and smooth.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chunks and 1 cup of the pecans. Spread evenly in pan.
- Gently and evenly drizzle melted caramel over batter, preventing large pockets of caramel and preventing caramel from reaching bottom of bars. (Caramel can cover entire surface of batter.) Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks and the oil over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Drizzle over warm brownies. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans; press in lightly. Cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate about 1 hour 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. If refrigerated longer, let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g
MRS. FIELDS SUPER FUDGE BROWNIES
Make and share this Mrs. Fields Super Fudge Brownies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BonnieZ
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 2inch brownies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F and grease an 8x8 baking pan.
- Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium low heat, stirring constantly until pieces are almost melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat eggs until light yellow in color--about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar and blend on low until thoroughly combined.
- Add vanilla and melted chocolate to the egg sugar mixture.
- Blend on low until smooth.
- Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
- Pour batter into greased pan.
- Smooth surface with a spatula, and sprinkle uniformly with chocolate chips.
- Bake on center rack of oven for 45-55 minutes.
- The batter should be set and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Do not overbake.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Cut and serve chilled.
CAROB FUDGE BROWNIES
These brownies feature neither sugar nor chocolate, rather they are sweetened with honey and use carob powder and brewed tea to give flavor.
Provided by cmsa3
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 9h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix the spelt flour, carob powder, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
- Stir the honey, brewed tea, cream, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl. Add the honey mixture into the flour mixture, and stir to thoroughly combine; pour into an 8x11-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out gummy rather than wet, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool before refrigerating overnight for best results.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 177.9 mg, Sugar 23.9 g
GANACHE FOR MOCHA FUDGE BROWNIES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chocolate in a small bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat cream, butter, sugar, espresso powder, salt, and vanilla over medium heat. Pour over chocolate, and let stand until chocolate is partially melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir chocolate until completely melted and smooth. Let stand until thickened and the consistency of frosting, about 1 hour.
Tips:
- Measure ingredients accurately: Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, especially for ingredients like flour and sugar, which can greatly affect the texture and taste of brownies.
- Use high-quality chocolate: Opt for a good-quality chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids for a rich, decadent flavor. You can use a mix of dark, milk, or bittersweet chocolate, depending on your preference.
- Don't overmix the batter: Over-mixed batter can result in tough, dry brownies. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined; a few small lumps are fine.
- Bake brownies in a preheated oven: Preheating the oven ensures that the brownies bake evenly and develop a crispy crust.
- Cool brownies completely before cutting: Cutting brownies while they're still warm can cause them to crumble. Allow them to cool completely, preferably overnight, before cutting into squares.
Conclusion:
With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's a perfect chocolate treat for every palate. Try out different recipes until you find your go-to favorite. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, preheat the oven, don't overmix the batter, and allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting. Share your creations with friends and family for a delicious and memorable indulgence.
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