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Ultimate Fudge Brownies

These rich and chocolaty Ultimate Fudge Brownies are certain to be a favorite with kids and adults alike. Their appeal is universal. Skip the boxed mix and enjoy these brownies at the holidays, for birthday parties, summer picnics and tailgating.

Ultimate Fudge Brownies

Easy Ultimate Fudge Brownies Recipe

Kids of all ages love brownies. There’s nothing wrong with reaching for the convenience of a premade brownie mix for a quick sweet treat. That said, you may surprised to know that you likely have everything you need in your pantry to make them from scratch! How to make Ultimate Fudge Brownies Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt Butter and Chocolate – Melt together butter and chocolate chips. Melt until completely smooth.
  • Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add remaining chocolate chip, toss until coated.
  • Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Temper – Temper the wet ingredients with 1/4 cup melted chocolate. Once combined gradually whisk in the remaining melted chocolate, mix well.
  • Combine – Add chocolate mixture to the sifted dry ingredients. Mix by hand until fully moistened.
  • Transfer to Pan – Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake – Place into the oven to bake until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan on a cooling rack before cutting.
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How to Make the BEST Ultimate Fudge Brownies Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Ultimate Fudge Brownies: All purpose flour, baking powder, salt, semi sweet chocolate chips, dark cocoa powder, salt, granulated sugar, large eggs, light corn syrup and vanilla extract.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium bowl, small bowl, measuring cups and spoons, double boiler, 13×9 inch baking dish or cake pan, silicone spatula and whisk.
  • If you over bake these brownies, they will be dry.When testing, look for moist crumbs NOT a clean toothpick inserted into the center. When you see moist crumbs, they’re ready to remove from the oven.
  • I’m a seasoned baker and 99% of the time I use a whisk to sift together the dry ingredients for biscuits, cookies, pancakes, brownie, muffins, cakes and beyond. It’s never failed me and works like a charm.
  • If making these brownies in cupcake form, spritz the cupcake liners with cooking spray before filling for easy release.
  • Bake cupcake brownies for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs. Adjust the baking time according to your oven, if needed.
  • You can also make these with other mix-ins such as M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, nuts, chopped candy bars, caramel bits, marshmallows and beyond. The sky’s the limit with variations.
  • I’ve used this brownie batter to make bars, brownie cupcakes and in mini muffin tins for bite sized treats. Just adjust the baking time according to the shape and size. There’s simply no wrong way to eat a brownie.
  • Store Ultimate Fudge Brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Ultimate Fudge Brownies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: best-brownies-recipe, easy-brownies-recipe, ultimate-fuge-brownies
Servings: 24 brownies
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder i.e. Hershey's Special Dark
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9 inch pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a double boiler or in a heat proof bowl over 1 inch simmering water, melt together butter and 1 cup chocolate chips. Melt until completely smooth.
  • In a separate medium bowl using a whisk sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add remaining chocolate chip, toss until coated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Temper the wet ingredients with 1/4 cup melted chocolate. Gradually whisk in the remaining melted chocolate, mix well. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Once cooled, add chocolate mixture to the sifted dry ingredients. Mix by hand until fully moistened.
  • Spread evenly in pan. Place into the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs. Do not over bake.
  • Cool in the pan on a cooling rack. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • You can bake these brownies in a 13 x 9 inch or two 9 x 9 inch pans, if desired. When baked in a 13 x 9 inch pan the center may be more gooey. Bake for 25 -27 minutes.
  • If you over bake these brownies, they will be dry. When testing the center, look for moist crumbs not a clean toothpick. When you see moist crumbs, they’re ready to remove from the oven.
  • If making in cup cake form, spritz the cup cake liners with cooking spray before filling for easy release. Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back with moist crumbs. Adjust the baking time according to your oven, if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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7 Comments

  1. I made these as brownie bites, added a tiny dash of cinnamon and a pat of melted butter with the chocolate ingredients. 14 minutes at 350. Fabulous!

      1. Thank you. They are really good with baking soda but I will have to try them with baking powder. Darn! 😂. I sprinkled
        Milk chocolate toffee bits on top before putting them in the oven. Amazing. Love so many of your recipes. Keep them coming and thank you!!

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