Description
These decadent Triple Chocolate Brownies are a chocolate lover's dream, combining a rich cocoa-infused batter with two types of chocolate chips and a smooth chocolate frosting. Perfectly fudgy with a slightly crisp top, these homemade brownies offer a luxurious treat that's easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for tossing chocolate chips
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup salted sweet cream butter
- 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate bar, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chip chunks, divided in half
Chocolate Frosting
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: Over low heat in a 2 to 3-quart saucepan, melt 1 cup salted sweet cream butter and 4 ounces chopped bittersweet baking chocolate, stirring constantly until completely smooth and combined. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly until warm but not hot.
- Add Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: Into the warm chocolate mixture, whisk in 2 cups granulated sugar, 3 room temperature eggs, and 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Coat Chocolate Chips: Toss 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chip chunks with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir the cocoa flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Add Flour-Coated Chips: Fold the flour-coated chocolate chip chunks gently into the batter.
- Pour Batter: Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Add Remaining Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of uncoated chocolate chip chunks evenly over the batter surface.
- Press Chips Slightly: Using a small piece of wax paper, gently press the chocolate chips into the batter for even baking.
- Bake Brownies: Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but is not wet.
- Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool fully in the baking dish before frosting.
- Make Chocolate Frosting: In a medium heat-safe bowl, combine 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
- Frost Brownies: Evenly spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Set Frosting and Serve: Chill the frosted brownies in the refrigerator until the frosting is set. Slice into twelve 2½-inch by 3-inch pieces and serve.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
- Tossing the chocolate chip chunks in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the brownies during baking.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting spreads smoothly and doesn't melt.
- You can store leftover brownies in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use good quality bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
