Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Christoph — Sun, 19 May 2019 19:33:34 +0000

Decadent rich and silky dark chocolate makes these ooey, gooey, chewy brownies the best you may every taste. Thick and sinfully delicious these brownies are studded with chunks of chocolate goodness and topped with even more. Sure to satisfy the chocolate lover in your family these bars also make an unforgettable warm brownie sundae.

Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Possible the best brownie ever! A thin crispy crust tops a thick decadent rich, ooey and gooey double chocolate fudge brownie. This easy to make brownie is sure to become a family favorite. Try them slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Brownies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings 16

Author Christoph

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chopped
½ cup dark chocolate chips melted for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°Grease and line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
In a double boiler melt chocolate and butter together. Whisk until smooth. Add sugar and mix until smooth. Add extracts and stir to combine.
Mix in eggs one at a time stirring until smooth.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture stirring to combine (do not over work). Fold in ¾ cups of the chopped chocolate. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate evenly over the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a tester inserted into brownies comes out just slightly wet. Bake 5 minutes longer or until tester comes out clean if you prefer a more cake-like brownie.
Remove from oven cool in pan on wire rack. Run a knife around the edge of the brownies anywhere they have come in contact with the pan. When cooled lift brownies of the pan.
Melt milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 15 second increments until melted, stir often and do not over temper. Drizzle melted chocolate over brownies and allow to set completely before cutting.
Cut the brownies into 16 pieces. Use a warm knife to cut the bars and wipe the blade clean each cut for neat edges.

Notes

Instructions for how to melt chocolate in the microwave

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Cappuccino Cheesecake Brownies

Christoph — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:00:12 +0000

Yesterday I decided we need to have a treat in the house. It had been a while since the last baked goodies disappeared, and I do love to have a little nibble of something sweet after dinner. I don’t keep sweets around all the time, too much of a good thing ……. well you know.

Luckily I do have a few outlets to move some of the products that I make to write about other than eating them all myself. I usually deliver some treats to my parents (Dad has a powerful sweet tooth) and the caregivers at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home where they live. I share with the neighbors next door, or my partner Kelly takes some to the office. It’s kind of humorous that often when we are looking for a bite of something after dinner there is nothing, because I have sent it all out of the house to avoid having more than either of us need.

Entrance to the beautiful Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons ~ Aurora, Colorado

But anyway yesterday I wanted to make something, but something easy that would not require all day or hours of clean up. While I love baking from scratch, I also am realistic enough to know that there is not always time or energy for that, and there are some very good mixes on the market. I have taken to picking up a mix or two when I see a good sale, just to have around for times like these. As I was reading the back of the box I notice a “recipe idea” panel near the bottom for Cappuccino Cheesecake Brownies. Now this looked like something I had better try, and I am glad I did. I made a few modifications (of course), and baked them in a smaller pan than the recipe called for so they would be a bit taller. After cutting into them and sampling, I distributed the majority of them immediately to avoid the otherwise inevitable. We will still have a few bites for ourselves, and I managed to bring a few smiles to others along the way ….. that is dessert enough for me.

Cappuccino Cheesecake Brownies

Incredibly moist brownies with a delicious layer of cappuccino cheesecake.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 15

Servings 25

Ingredients

Brownies

1 package Pillsbury Mocha Fudge Brownie Mix
½ cup oil
¼ cup water
2 large eggs

Cheesecake layer

1 8 ounce package cream cheese
2 Tablespoons butter softened
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¾ teaspoon cinnamon divided
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons dark chocolate chips melted for drizzling

Instructions

Brownies

Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9” x 13” pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare brownie mix according to the package directions using the oil, water, and 2 eggs. Spread brownie batter evenly into prepared pan.

Cheesecake layer

Beat cream cheese, butter, cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl mix mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
Add sweetened condensed milk, 1 egg, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Pour evenly over the brownie batter.
Sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Bake
45 – 55 minutes or until top is lightly browned and filling is set in the center. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Place 2 – 3 tablespoon of chocolate chips or frosting in a resealable plastic bag. Microwave on high for 10 seconds at a time until chocolate is melted.
Cut corner off bag and drizzle chocolate over brownies.

Notes

I prepared these brownies in a 9″ x 9″ pan to get a bit more height. This did require a longer baking time. This recipe describes using a 9″ x 13″ pan. If you use a smaller pan adjust your cooking time. Test with a toothpick.

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