Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies
Any brownie that is described as chewy and fudgy is an automatic winner in my book, and these are no exception. Made not only with cocoa powder, but also unsweetened and bittersweet chocolate, the brownies are rich in flavor and perfectly paired with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of velvety smooth vanilla ice cream. Brownies that have that coveted fudge-like texture are often thin as cakier brownies tend to rise up a bit more, but these are an outstanding combination of both – they retain that chewy and fudgy texture while baking up into thick and substantial brownies that have a definite heft when you pick them up. A chocolate and brownie lover’s dream!
I have made quite a few brownies in the last few years and have posted many of them here on Brown Eyed Baker. The first was the recipe from Hershey’s, which is still my go-to recipe when I want a quick batch of brownies since they are super quick to throw together and bake. My all-time favorites are the French Chocolate Brownies courtesy of Dorie Greenspan. They are not a a typical one-bowl quick brownie, but they are so unbelievably worth every minute of your time. I have also tackled Ina Garten’s famed Outrageous Brownies, which are indeed fabulous, but come in just under Dorie’s in my list of favorites. Also from Dorie were the Quintuple Chocolate Brownies and Chipster-Topped Brownies, and then I came up with the Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies.
Next on my list is the Baked Brownie. Have any of you tried it? I don’t have the book yet but am planning on picking it up soon. I’d also like to try a no-frills “classic” brownie recipe – perhaps either Dorie Greenspan’s or one from King Arthur Flour. Who am I kidding? I’ll probably make both!
What is your favorite brownie recipe?

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Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients:
5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into quarters
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 large eggs
1ยผ cups (8ยพ ounces) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
ยฝ teaspoon salt
1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
Directions:
1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fold two 16-inch pieces of foil or parchment paper lengthwise to measure 8 inches wide. Fit 1 sheet in the bottom of the greased pan, pushing it into the corners and up the sides of the pan (overhang will help in removal of baked brownies). Fit the second sheet in the pan in the same manner, perpendicular to the first sheet. Spray the sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of almost-simmering water, melt the chocolates and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Whisk in the cocoa until smooth. Set aside to cool.
3. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until combined, about 15 seconds. Whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture; then stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until just combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spread into the corners, and level the surface with a rubber spatula. Bake until slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a small amount of sticky crumbs clinging to it, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 2 hours. Remove the brownies from the pan using the foil or parchment handles and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares.
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(Adapted from Baking Illustrated)
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Oh all I needed to see was the title and first picture and I was already printing out this recipe! I love brownies :)
That’s one thing I can never pass up…a fudgy brownie! My favorites are the fudgy brownies from the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion. I may have to give these a try, though.
I keep trying homemade brownie recipes for a good one… this looks pretty fantastic! Three chocolates…? I’m in! :-)
I have mixed opinions about ribbons and non-edible type things with my food. It looks good, but you can’t eat it, so sometimes it gets in the way. I’m not putting it down; in fact the brownies look fantastic.
I love the way your brownies look? Which ones have been your favorite, of all that you’ve tried?? And whenever I’m in the mood for experimentation, I add a little extra cocoa powder to a melted chocolate recipe and vice versa. Works sometimes, doesn’t make a difference many of the times. Maybe I’m being a wimp and adding too little?
Is there anything better than a fudgy brownie??
GORGEOUS photos!!!!! I love dense brownies and these look just perfect!! GReat with some ice cream and toppings? :)
Mmm, I LOVE fudgy brownies and these look great. If you want to add another brownie to your repertoire, I’d go with Martha’s fudgy brownies. SO GOOD and ridiculously rich. http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/fudgy-chocolate-brownies?autonomy_kw=fudgy%20brownies&rsc=header_8
I’ve heard good things about the baked recipe… haven’t tried it though. mmmm brownies!! I have to say I always do the hershey recipe :) although I did a cookinglight toffee one that was amazing!!!
These look absolutely delicious and totally calorie worthy! I’ll have to try them.
I can NEVER say no to a brownie. I love them any way, any time, any how!
Gotta look for this book for sure!!
The pink ribbon looks great in your shots of the brownies–I think I gain a few pounds just reading your posts…
looks fantastic
I’m not really a brownie lover but I made some Mexican brownies the other night that came out fantastic. The ones you made look damn near perfect!
These are on my list to try very soon! I’d be interested to hear your opinion of CI’s Classic Brownies. I thought they were really good (they’re on my blog)- very fudgy, moist, and chocolaty. If you try them, be sure to let me know! I’ve tried most of the ones on your list and can’t pick a clear winner!
Brownies are my favorite food group. Your photos look amazing, by the way. The favorite recipe I’ve found so far is the Katherine Hepburn recipe that Saveur posted last year (my modified version is on my blog), but I have not yet adapted it to be gluten-free. You’ve prompted me to get off of my lazy butt and attempt the best gluten-free brownie now!
These brownies look so good!! Wanna bake some right now!!
Btw Love the recipe navigation bar…so much easier to find a recipe now!
This sounds like the perfect brownie to suit everyone’s preference!
I have a favourite cocoa brownie recipe, and a favourite melted chocolate brownie recipe, but combining both cocoa and melted chocolate sounds like heaven! Definitely bookmarking this :)
I really like the way you presented your brownies, the pictures looks as good as the brownies!