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double fudge brownies

Double Fudge Brownies have a moist, luscious texture with an intense chocolate flavor in every deliciously chewy and fudgy bite!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.33 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs eggs room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
  • 1 tablespoon honey for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar for frosting
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream, for frosting

Instructions
 

Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch metal baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • To a large bowl, add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and sugar. Once the butter has melted, bring it to a low boil and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally or until it reaches 230°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla until completely melted. (The mixture may still be grainy.) Let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • When ready, add eggs, one at a time, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • To the flour mixture, add the chocolate mixture. Mix until JUST combined.
  • Spread the batter into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until slightly puffed.
  • While the brownies are baking, make the frosting.

Frosting

  • In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), combine room temperature butter, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar.
  • With the mixer on low speed, combine the ingredients for about 30 seconds.
  • Slowly add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. You may not need all 3 tablespoons, or you may need 1 more. It can vary from season to season and kitchen to kitchen.
  • Spread the frosting over the warm brownies.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

Although these brownies can stand on their own, I added a brownie frosting to make this treat even more decadent.