Do you love gooey, chocolate fudge brownies? Then you will love this recipe.
This sweet recipe adds buttermilk to to the batter for moist brownies and a homemade crackly fudge frosting. After one bite, you will not be able to walk away. These are wicked good!
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I make this fudge brownies recipe with the Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie mix, but I add different ingredients.
Honestly, Ghirardelli makes the BEST chocolate brownies and it is hard to beat them. Their double chocolate brownies have a fudge chocolate batter with chocolate chips that add a little crunch when cooled down.
You can use a different brownie mix, but if they don't turn out as good, I don't want to hear about it.... just saying!
I also add butter and buttermilk to make them off the chain.... It makes the brownies extra moist and gooey.
I take the brownies to a whole new level with my crackly fudge frosting. This is the stuff willy Wonka would have floating down that chocolate river. Friends, this stuff is ridiculous. Enjoy! Xoxo ~Katie.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make rich chocolate fudge brownies.
- Ghirardelli double chocolate fudge brownie mix- You can use a different brownie mix, but this mix is the best.
- butter- I use unsalted butter, but you can use salted butter also.
- vanilla extract
- buttermilk
- eggs
(*Full recipe is located in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.)
Fudge frosting ingredients
- powder sugar
- whole milk-Do not substitute with a lower fat milk.
- vanilla extract
- butter-I use unsalted butter, but you can use salted butter also.
- cocoa powder
Steps
Follow these steps to make gooey, rich chocolate fudge brownies with fudge frosting!
For the Fudge Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.In a large mixing bowl, add 2 boxes of brownie mix, butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth.
- Pour brownie batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set, but still a little soft.
- Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, begin making frosting.
For Fudge Frosting
- In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in cocoa and milk. Continue to stir chocolate mixture until it begins to reach a soft boil.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in powder sugar.
- Pour frosting over brownies.
- Allow brownies to completely cool before serving and cutting.
Watch how to make
How do you make buttermilk?
If you do not have buttermilk at home handy, you can make your own. To make buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.
Let the milk stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens and forms small curdled bits.
Why add butter in place of oil?
Butter in brownie mix gives a fudgier texture than oil.
When you make these fudge brownies, please tell me what you think in the comment section! It would mean the world to me to hear back. My readers will appreciate the information also.
Also post your picture of your chocolate brownies on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Fudge Brownies Recipe- Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix 20 ounces each
- 12 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
Fudge Frosting
- 8 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate cocoa powder
- 1 box powder sugar 16 ounces
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Mix 2 boxes of brownie mix, butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. When completely combined, pour into prepared baking dish.2 boxes Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix, 12 tablespoons melted butter, 2 eggs, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
- Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set, but still a little soft.
- Cool for 20 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, begin making frosting.
Fudge Frosting
- In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.8 tablespoons butter
- Stir in cocoa and milk. Continue to stir until it begins to reach a soft boil.2 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate cocoa powder, ½ cup whole milk
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in powder sugar and vanilla extract.1 box powder sugar, 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- Pour frosting over brownies.
- Allow brownies to completely cool before serving and cutting.
Cecille says
Is the frosting to be brought to a soft boil or to soft ball?
Katie Crenshaw says
Hi Cecille. The frosting needs to reach a soft boil.
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
If chocolate can't comfort someone, nothing can!
I love the Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix and will try your way next time I make them.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
These brownies look oh so chocolatey! Wishing I had a couple right now with a coffee!