Dive into a world of chocolate with these fudgy triple chocolate brownies! Packed with dark chocolate, cocoa, and chocolate chips, these brownies are soft, fudgy, and super chocolatey. Perfect for any time you need a sweet treat.
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This triple chocolate brownie recipe is a chocolate lover's dream, featuring a rich, fudgy texture. It combines melted chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and extra chocolate chips for an indulgently deep chocolate flavor.
These homemade brownies are super easy, just as simple as making brownies box mix, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or get creative with your favorite frosting or toppings.
Why you'll love this recipe
For chocolate lovers? Try these brownie crinkle cookies or these walnut chocolate brownies, Chocolate ganache cheesecake or this fudgy flourless chocolate cake.
Ingredients Notes
You need these ingredients to make this fudgy chocolate chip brownies:
- Cocoa powder: Only unsweetened cocoa powder to brings a strong chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate: Use chocolate couverture such as bittersweet chocolate or chocolate bar.
- Sugar: Use only granulated sugar or make a mixture of white and dark brown sugar.
- Flour: Use all-purpose flour which you can also substitute with gluten-free flour.
- Butter: unsalted butter if you prefer to use salted butter then remove the salt from the ingredients.
- Eggs: large eggs at room temperature.
- Mini chocolate chips: Use mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
- Salt and vanilla: Pure vanilla extract and salt to bring out all the flavors.
How to make Chocolate chips Brownies from scratch
Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!
Step 1: Place in a bowl the baking chopped chocolate with the butter cut into pieces. Melt in a double boiler over a medium saucepan containing simmering water. Heat in low heat and stir from time to time until you have a liquid mixture.
Step 2: Place eggs with granulated sugar and vanilla in another large mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 - 3 minutes until the mixture doubles in volume.
Step 3: Add melted chocolate mixture and mix again with an electric mixer to incorporate.
Step 4: In a small bowl mix and sift together the dry ingredients, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and salt and add the flour mixture and gently whisk with a rubber spatula in until smooth.
Step 5: Then add the chocolate chips and mix again to incorporate them into the batter.
Step 6: Preheat oven to 350° F / 180°C and line an 8-inch / 20 cm brownies square baking pan with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread the top with a spatula or the back of a tablespoon.
Step 7: Bake in the oven at half height for 20 to 25 minutes at most, the chocolate brownies are ready when they have a shiny crust on top and are no longer soft in the center.
Step 8: Remove the chocolate chip brownie from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking pan before gently unmolding it and letting it on a wire rack.
Enjoy ! Serve cooled brownies with one of the toppings below.
Best Serving Suggestions
- Classic Vanilla Ice Cream: Top a warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic combination.
- Whipped Cream and Berries: Add a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries for a refreshing twist.
- Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle caramel butter sauce over the brownies for added sweetness.
- Dusted with Powdered Sugar: A simple dusting of powdered sugar can enhance the rich chocolate flavor.
- Nutty Topping: Sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
- Chocolate Ganache: For an extra chocolatey treat, top with a smooth chocolate ganache.
- Cheese Cream Frosting: A layer of cream cheese frosting can add a delightful contrast.
Tips for this recipe
Variations & Substitutions
Storage instructions
Room temperature: Brownies can only be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or under plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
However, you can heat them up for a few moments in the microwave if necessary to give them their tender texture.
In the freezer: Leftover brownies can also be kept for up to 3 months in the freezer. Place them in storage bags when they are completely cooled.
Thawing: Let it gently come back to room temperature or use the thawing function of your microwave.
Recipe Questions
Store at room temperature for up to a week, covered with a tea towel or placed in a cake tin with a lid to keep them soft.
Or place it in freezer storage bags for up to 3 months and let it defrost at room temperature.
No, some brands of chocolate chips are oven-proof and do not melt in the preparation.
Simply by always line your pan with parchment paper rather than using a non-stick spray.
Place the brownies in the fridge for a bit to firm up and make them easier to cut with a large sharp knife in equal parts.
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I hope you love these chocolate chip brownies. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!
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Triple Chocolate Brownies
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
Description
Easy recipe of triple chocolate brownies super fudgy and chocolatey (for 8 inch / 20 cm square pan about 9-12 servings)
Ingredients
- 120 g (1 stick + 1tbsp) Butter - unsalted
- 120 g (4,25 oz) Baking chocolate - semi-sweet
- 2 Eggs - large at room temperature
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 100 g (½ cup) Sugar - granulated
- 90 g (⅔ cup) Flour - all-purpose
- 30 g(⅓ cup) Cocoa powder - unsweetened
- ½ tsp Salt - sea salt
- 100 g (½ cup- Chocolate chips - semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a 8 inch / 20 cm square pan with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and chopped chocolate cut into pieces in a bowl and melt in a double boiler or in microwave.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla together with an electric mixer about 2-3 minutes).
- Then add the melted chocolate mixture and mix again with the whisk.
- Then add the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa powder and salt gently with a spatula and finish by adding the chocolate chips.
- Mix to obtain a homogeneous preparation.
- Pour the mixture into your baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
After 20 minutes, check by inserting a toothpick in the center and it should come out with a few traces. It will still soft when you take it out of the oven and will firm up as it cools.
Notes
Storage instructions: 3-4 days at room temperature in an airtight tin, up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: brownies, cakes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 29
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Hello, I agree it's super fudgey and super chocolaty, I just increased the quantity to get bigger slices.Jen