These brownies are a triple threat! They start with a base of melted chocolate, are studded with chocolate chips, and topped with a rich chocolate ganache.

These triple fudge brownies are truly the fudgiest brownies you will ever eat!

Sometimes I go crazy and make claims that I’m not much of a chocolate person. And that is definitely, absolutely 100% not true.

Put a pan of brownies in front of me and I’ll show you how much I love chocolate. And these brownies are my fave! They’re part brownie, part fudge, and completely irresistible. Who can resist an ooey gooey fudgy brownie??

Answer: no one.

Triple fudge brownie batter

These are the most decadent brownies I have ever encountered, thanks to bittersweet chocolate, times three. Instant espresso powder is an optional addition, but it really helps the flavor. And under-baking them just a tad helps keep them dense with a gooey and fudgy interior. Just the way I like ’em!

The recipe has been on my site for a few years, and they’re somewhat famous among my family and friends. Which reminds me, you’ll want to enlist your family and/or friends to help you with these brownies. They’re super rich! And one square goes a long way.

Serve them warm (with ice cream!) or cold, you can’t go wrong.

And be sure to stash any leftovers in the freezer, individually wrapped, for whenever that chocolate craving hits!

These fudge brownies are topped with chocolate ganache icing

baking tip:How to tell when brownies are done

You don’t want to overbake brownies, as they can go from gooey to dry in no time at all. For fudgy brownies there is no specific indicator of doneness, so the best bet is to rely on time and temperature. But you can also look for the edges to pull away from the pan slightly, and the surface will crackle softly.

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Super decadent triple fudge brownies

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Triple Chocolate Brownies

Servings: 16 brownies
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Rest time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Fudgy brownies packed with chocolate chips and covered in rich ganache icing.
These triple fudge brownies are truly the fudgiest brownies you will ever eat!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , cubed (226 grams)
  • 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped or use chips (255 grams)
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar (300 grams)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder , optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (170 grams)

For the ganache topping:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter , cubed (56 grams)
  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped or use chips (140 grams)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently. When melted and smooth, remove from heat and stir in the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in the vanilla and espresso, if using. Gently stir in the flour and salt, stirring only until streaks of flour are almost gone. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake until edges are firm and dry, and center is set but not dry, about 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely.

To make the ganache:

  • Place the butter and chocolate in a glass bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir frequently as mixture melts. When smooth, remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour onto the cooled brownies and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
  • Chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving, for best results. For clean slices, wipe knife clean with a warm wet towel in between each cut.
NOTES:
  • For easy removal from the pan, line with parchment paper so there's enough on the sides to use as a handle. Then once they're cool, simply lift and transfer to a cutting board for slicing.
  • Store individually wrapped in the freezer for easy snacking.
Recipe adapted from Baking: From My Home to Yours

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 105mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 515IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Annalise
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Recipe originally published January 2014.

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