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Hot Fudge Brownie Recipe

This hot fudge brownie recipe makes dense, rich brownies with a glossy fudge topping that drips beautifully over each square. The brownie base stays soft and chewy, while the warm fudge finish makes each bite taste extra chocolatey.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Hot Fudge Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Whisk until the mixture looks glossy.
  6. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until moist crumbs cling to a toothpick.
  10. Cool the brownies in the pan for 20 minutes before adding fudge.
  11. Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, butter, cream, and salt in a small saucepan.
  12. Stir over low heat until smooth.
  13. Remove from heat.
  14. Add vanilla.
  15. Pour warm fudge over the brownies.
  16. Let the pan cool for 45 minutes before slicing.

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