These from scratch triple chocolate brownies create the most gooey texture with a fudgy center and the perfect little crunch on top. The closest thing you will find to a store-bought thick mix! This dump and mix recipe can be made start to finish in just 30 minutes. Learn all about how to make them in this post…
Tips for How to Get a Better From Scratch Brownie…
Getting “perfect” brownie texture can be tricky. Most people have two completely opposite ideas of what the perfect brownie texture is- either cake-y and thick or gooey and fudge-y. This recipe follows the more fudge-like opinion of the perfect brownie. Here are a few tips to achieve a better from scratch brownie either way you like them…
- For more fudge-like texture, add melted chocolate! Adding a melted chocolate bar to the brownie batter makes gives them that fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Dark chocolate is my favorite to add because it is does not make them overly sweet.
- For thicker brownies, use a 9×9 pan instead of a 9×13. This will give you more brownies so if you are making for a crowd this would be best. However, for a nice thick brownie with a fudgy center, and a slightly crunchy top, 9×9 is the only way to go!
- If you prefer fluffy, cake-like brownies add 1/4 cup more flour, 2 tsp less butter, and 1 extra tsp of baking powder.
- For more chocolatey brownies, add chocolate chips. Add them to the batter, or the top, or both!
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Cookware You Need for Better Brownies
While you can make brownies in just about any kind of cookware the results will vary depending on the type and size you use. I personally prefer to use glass pans because they do not leach any unwanted chemicals into my baked goods. Certain brands of ceramic (or ceramic coated cast iron) are also very trustworthy options I use. These also look better than the metal or tin pans and they last for generations!
Let’s talk about size for just a moment. I have previously mentioned that you can customize this recipe to your own preferences and liking. To do this you will need to select a size option for what best suits your tastebuds! Here is what I mean…
9×13 pan. The standard 9×13 pan makes a great batch of brownies and is best for a more cake-y texture. A 9×13 pan will also give you more brownies (about 12 total) which should be considered if they are being made for a large gathering, party, or big family.
9×9 pan. A 9×9 pan is going to give you those thick, fudge-y brownies. While it gives you a bit less in count it makes up for it in thickness. The 9×9 pan will give you about 9 brownies and is best for smaller batches. If you prefer fudge brownies and you want a larger quantity you can always double the recipe!
How to Customize this Triple Chocolate Brownie Recipe
This brownie recipe is for triple chocolate brownies but again, we are all about having it your way in this blog post! So maybe you prefer less richness and chocolate. That is perfectly customizable! Here’s how….
- Basic brownies: Do not add melted chocolate or chocolate chips into the batter. Simply use the cocoa powder in the recipe to give you a lighter chocolatey taste.
- For double chocolate brownies: Add the melted chocolate into the batter before baking (as instructed in the recipe) but do not add the chocolate chips. This will give you a sweet, double chocolate brownie.
- For triple chocolate brownies: Add chocolate chips to the brownie mix before baking. You can also gently press extra chips in but do not mix them into the batter. This gives a very aesthetic look and great flavor. Now you have triple chocolate brownies!
Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need to make these amazing triple chocolate brownies…
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Ingredients for Chocolate Fudge
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet bakers chocolate bar or chocolate chips
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Triple Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Equipment
- 9×9 glass or ceramic pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Chocolate Fudge
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet bakers chocolate bar or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Cream melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder together.
- On medium-low heat melt 1 tbsp. butter then add 4 oz bakers chocolate bar (broken into pieces) or chocolate chips. Stir continuously until melted. Add to butter/sugar mixture.
- Beat in two eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, salt, and flour. Slowly add flour mixture to other ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Place brownie batter in a greased 9×9 pan (for thick and fudgy brownies) or a 9×13 (for larger amounts, slightly thinner brownies).
- OPTIONAL: Gently press more chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
