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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

    May 14, 2020 Updated: September 9, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 4 Comments

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    #FudgeBrownies Recipe- #ChocolateFudgeBrownies

    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!

    fudge brownies on parchment paper on wooden chopping board

    Fudge Brownies Recipe

    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.

    I add butter and buttermilk to make them off the chain....

    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!

    Watch how to make chocolate fudge brownies

    step by step process pictures of how to make brownies

    Steps

    Follow these steps to make gooey, rich chocolate fudge brownies with fudge frosting!

    For the Fudge Brownies:

    1. 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.
    2. Mix until smooth.
    3. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set, but still a little soft.
    4. Cool for 20 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, begin making frosting.

    The brownies are amazing all by themselves, but I take them to a whole new level with my fudge gooey frosting. This is the stuff willy Wonka would have floating down that chocolate river. Friends, this stuff is ridiculous. Enjoy!

    step by step process images on how to make fudge frosting

    For Fudge Frosting

    1. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
    2. Stir in cocoa and milk. Continue to stir until it begins to reach a soft boil.
    3. Remove from heat and quickly mix in powder sugar.
    4. Pour frosting over brownies.
    5. Allow brownies to completely cool before serving and cutting.
    4 brownie squares on white parchment paper

    How to 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.

    Fudge Brownies Recipe

    Why are these so chewy?

    Brownies made with butter create a chewier texture than brownies made with oil. This recipe uses butter for the brownie batter.

    For more sweet treats, try:

    • Coconut Cream Poke Cake
    • Lemon Bars
    • Chocolate Cherry Sheet Cake
    • Haystacks
    • Chocolate Chess Pie
    Fudge Brownies

    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!

    Fudge Brownies Recipe- Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    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.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 30
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    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.

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    Notes

    Note: I make these brownies with the Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie mix. This is my favorite brand. However, you can use any chocolate brownie mix. Follow the same steps.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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