The ultimate fudge brownies studded with chocolate chips and topped with a smooth, luscious chocolate ganache. So rich and chocolaty… they are any chocolate lover’s dream!
If you love all things chocolate, you are going to love this fudge brownie recipe. They are rich, decadent and full of delicious chocolate flavor. You’ll also love my triple chocolate chip cookies, chocolate lasagna and chocolate cupcakes.
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! I have the most delicious and decadent ultimate fudge brownie recipe to share with you today! One of my favorite things about these fudge brownies is that they are so easy to make. The batter is mixed up in a saucepan, so you don’t even need a mixer to make them. I also love that the base is good quality chocolate chips melted in butter… you really can’t go wrong with that combination!
The ganache really takes them over the top…it’s the perfect chocolate frosting for brownies and is smooth, creamy and rich. It sets them apart from traditional homemade brownies and gives them an extra boost of deliciousness. Plus, the little sprinkle of sea salt adds so much depth of flavor. They are outrageously delicious in every way!
How to make homemade fudge brownies
Make batter. Unlike most brownie recipes, the batter for these fudge brownies is actually made on the stove instead of in a mixing bowl. To get started, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium low heat. Stir in one cup of the chocolate chips until melted, then remove from heat and add in sugar and vanilla. One at a time, stir in the eggs. Then add the cocoa powder, salt and flour and mix until combined. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Bake in oven. Pour the batter into a parchment lined 9×9″ baking pan. Then bake at 350°F for about 50 to 55 minutes. This time may vary depending on your oven, so I’d keep an eye on them at about the 45 minute mark. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the pan (or at least 1-2 inches from the edge of pan). If the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the brownies are ready. If the toothpick is covered in crumbs, bake for a few more minutes then check again. Continue to bake until the toothpick comes out clean. Once they’ve finished baking, remove from oven and let cool completely.
Chocolate ganache frosting
The ganache frosting is what really sets these brownies apart. You can enjoy the brownies as-is without it, but trust me – it adds the best flavor. If you love chocolate, then definitely add it!
It’s made from a simple mixture of chocolate chips and heavy cream. All you do is heat the heavy cream, then pour it over the chocolate chips in order to melt them. I prefer to heat my heavy cream on the stove, but you can also heat it in the microwave as well. Check out this post that shows how to melt chocolate using both methods.
Once the frosting has a smooth and creamy texture, immediately spread evenly on top of the cooled brownies. I love to finish them off with a sprinkle of sea salt. It adds the perfect depth of flavor!
More brownie recipes you’ll love:
- Chocolate fudge caramel brownies
- Peanut butter brownies
- Cheesecake brownies
- Marshmallow brownies
- Chocolate mint brownies
Fudge Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 12 Tablespoons butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Brownie Frosting:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- fine sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9" baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium low heat. Stir in one cup of the chocolate chips and continue stirring gently until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add the cocoa powder, salt and flour and mix until combined. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie mixture in the prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 1-2 inches from the edge of the pan comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- When the brownies are nearly cool, place one cup of chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan to boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate chips have melted completely.
- Pour the hot ganache mixture over the cooled brownies and spread to cover. Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
Photography and recipe contributed by Alicia from The Baker Upstairs for I Heart Naptime.
I am going to bake these tomorrow. Can you add nuts to this recipe and still have it moist and gooey. Thanks in advance
Yes, definitely!
You are an excellent baker. This is the third recipe of yours I have tried and they have all been outstanding. Before I made the oreo truffles and the pumpkin and choc. chip cake. You are amazing. Everything is consistently top notch.
Agree! Your recipes are the BEST !
This made my day! Thank you so much, Merrilyn :)
These brownies are awesome!!! They are our family “go-to” recipe for brownies. And we “go to” it A LOT. :-) They are fudgy, moist and just the right amount of chocolate.
I’m so glad to hear your family has loved them! Thank you for your kind comment! :)
Can we skip eggs in the process of making brownie?
Unfortunately I don’t think it will work as well since there are 4 eggs in the recipe.
I would like to make your chocolate brownies, but I need to use gluten free flour, as my daughter is wheat intolerant,. So do I use the same amount of flour, as stated in the recipe, cheers judy
Hi Judy! I am not too familiar with baking with gluten free flour, so I’m not sure how it will work in this recipe. I’m sorry! Please let us know how it goes if you give it a try!
Oh my! We’ve tried this recipe yesterday and loved it! The brownies are soooo fudgy and gooey, just pure heaven! They disappeared in minutes!
I’m so happy to hear you loved it!! Thank you for leaving a comment and review Anna! :)
How fudgy do these look omg! And there’s more chocolate on top, I’m dead. So delicious, thanks for the recipe :).
I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! :)
Okay these truly do look like the ultimate fudge brownies! Can’t wait to try the recipe!!