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.
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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?
1 year ago: Chocolate Biscotti
2 years ago: Beef Mushroom Barley Soup
Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 5 ounces (141.75 g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces (56.7 g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into quarters, (1 stick )
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar, (8¾ ounces )
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, (5 ounces)
Instructions
- 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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I have been making this brownie for the last 4 years. I have a plethora of chocoholics in my friends and family who want all chocolate, all the time! this is my go-to winner, every time. A couple of hints: I add 2 tsp of espresso powder at the after u have melted the chocolate stage. I mix it into the melted choc and butter mixture before I add to the dry ingredients. Its very simple to increase the yield to a 9 x 13 pan by increasing the recipe by 1 1/2 times. I use 5 eggs. I am a great fan of parchment paper, but I get a better result with these brownies by using non stick Reynolds foil. No problem, no need to spray. Any chocolate fans in your life will love these, and you will be their hero forever!
Browsing through the Brownie recipes and settled on this one as I didn’t have 5-6 eggs. It is super chocolatey and ohhh so good! Love it! ❤
You really should credit Cook’s Illustrated as this is their recipe. I have it in a copy of their book Baking Illustrated.
You really should read to the bottom of the recipe before leaving a comment like this, so as not to appear as an idiot.
I also was looking for the cook’s illustrated credit, since I know this recipe. I don’t see it at the end of the recipe. I cut back on the sugar and add orange zest.
I am so sad to say that I was disappointed with this recipe… way to much of a bitter chocolate “sting.”:( Nobody in my household would eat them. I guess I am still on the hunt for a good brownies recipe. Sorry for the negative comment.
I made these brownies last night. I didn’t have unsweetened chocolate, so I substituted with cocoa powder and butter (read about the substitution on the Internet). I topped the brownies with chocolate chips. This is one of the best brownies recipes I have tried! So fudgy!! Thanks for sharing!!
I’ve made brownies for 40 – 45 years and this recipe had the right amount of sweetness and taste.. I use a recipe in the NYTimes cookbook called brownies cockaigne also, it uses only unsweetened dark chocolate my husband loves those I loves these.. Life is good for us chocoholics in Texas.
I am copyong brownie recipes for my grandaughter. She loves to bake brownies so I bought her a recipe box so far I have over 35 brownie recipes for it, but I am definately making and writing the recipe for myself also
This recipe is similar to that in the Cooks Illustrated magazine, and it is amazing! I added a few tablespoons of strong brewed coffee in with the melted chocolate mixture, and it really intensified the chocolate flavor and made them even better. Thanks!
Nice recipe. I love a simple brownie recipe which is easy for the kids :)
I also like the below brownie recipe.
http://www.wascene.com/food-drink/perfect-chocolate-brownie-recipe/
Thanks for sharing,
Jane
Really enjoyed these brownies! Chewy and delicious, these brownies were chocolatey without being too rich. My whole family loved this :) I didn’t use three types of chocolate, only two, I just used seven oz. of the same chocolate, but it still turned out great. One teeny complaint my family had was that it was pretty sweet even though I reduced the sugar content by almost a 1/4 cup, but I’m from Asia, so our sweet tooth may not be that pronounced :) Thanks for a great recipe! xx
I made these for Valentine’s Day for my husband and he loved them so much!! I just made it tonight as well :)
By far the best brownies ever!
I just made these , and they look just like the picture :D Love it when that happens.. I made some changes though, I subbed some coconut oil for butter , and replaced a tiny bit of the rest of the butter with greek yogurt. Used whole wheat pastry flour, also. Maybe threw on some chocolate chips…and peanutbutter chips.. and toffee bits… but it’s okay. there’s no butter c: haha.
I baked these last night, for dessert after we break our fast. It’s to die for! I always sucked at brownies, but last night was my first time cutting into a soft, and thick brownies. I can’t stop eating it! Loveee <3
Next, I'mma try the Baked brownies, yumyum
My husband is a Brownie-holic, so I made him this recipe for his birthday and I think we’re both addicted now. WOW. These were awesome! So easy to put together and so rich and moist and chewy. This is my go-to recipe for brownies from now on!
Chocolate-y, moist, chewy – these look fantastic!
Oh my goodness…my husband would love these! He’s such a chocoholic! The more chocolate the better for him. I’m putting this recipe on my “to bake” list!
I am definitely a fan of thick, fudgey brownies so I will have to make these! Yum!
Hi Melanie,
I hope your husband enjoyed the brownies for Valentine’s Day! As far as why they don’t include baking powder or soda – I can’t say for sure but I’d say the brownie recipes I have made are about 50/50 in terms of calling for baking powder or soda and not.
These are baking up right now…a gift to my husband for Valentine’s Day! mmm Can’t wait!
Question: do you know why these don’t need baking soda/powder?
Once again you picked a winner! I’m mildly ashamed to admit we ate the entire pan in a weekend, and I’m not even a huge chocolate person!! Thanks Michelle. :)
Yummy! Just finished baking these brownies and they were a hit with my boyfriend! Will def. be making these again!
Thanks for the delicious recipe :)
Wow, just made these and they are intensely chocolaty! Thanks for the great recipe!
Hi Angie,
You can use regular salted butter – just omit the ½ teaspoon of salt that is called for in the recipe.
does it have to be unsalted butter? i bet adding walnuts would be good.
These look so good! You should also try the ones I have…seem that we both like pink..
http://thiswifebakes.blogspot.com/search/label/brownies
I so am going to try yours! Beautiful…!
Hi Patricia – I have not tried the “Tribute to Katherine Hepburn” brownies yet, but plan to do so very soon!
Avanika – My very favorite brownie recipe so far has been the French Chocolate Brownies by Dorie Greenspan. Absolutely fabulous!
Yum, these look delicious. Have you tried the “Tribute to Katherine Hepburn” brownies in Dorie Greenspan’s book? Those are my new favorite. Chewy, fudgy, moist.
Also if you are in the mood for less chewy, more decadent, the dulce de leche brownies from David Lebovitz are wonderful. (I don’t have the Baked Brownie yet but it’s on my list… )
Yay! I’m so glad you finally tried these, they really are my absolute favorite. Mmmm, now I want to make more!