Description
Dense, chewy fudgy brownie bars topped with a silky, rich chocolate ganache. This easy-to-make dessert is a crowd-pleaser that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate bars, chopped
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- Pinch of sea salt for topping
- Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and grease lightly.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly until melted and smooth (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate-butter mixture, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract vigorously for 2 minutes until glossy.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- While brownies bake, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour warm ganache over baked brownies and spread evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Do not overbake to maintain fudgy texture. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Chop dark chocolate finely for smooth ganache. Let brownies cool completely before cutting for clean slices. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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