The ultimate rich and decadent fudge frosted brownies that are topped with a smooth, luscious chocolate ganache. These are any chocolate lover's dream!
Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 50 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients
Brownies
12Tablespoons (170 grams)unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
Brownies
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in chocolate chips and continue whisking gently until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in the sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in the cocoa powder, salt, and flour until combined.
Spread the brownie mixture in the baking dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Frosting
When the brownies are nearly cool, place chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit a couple minutes. Stir until the chocolate chips have melted completely. If it's too thick, microwave 15 seconds and stir until smooth.
Pour the hot ganache mixture over the cooled brownies and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle salt over the top. Let set 1 hour or refrigerate until the top has hardened.
Slice into 24 bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Store in a covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.Recipe updated 7/3/22: I updated this recipe to be baked in a 9x13-inch pan. I also removed the extra 1/2 cup chocolate chips mixed into the batter. Feel free to add them back in, if desired, and bake in a 9x9-inch pan if you'd like a thicker brownie.