Description
Chocolate lovers will swoon over these fudge ripple brownies, a decadent dessert that marries rich cocoa with silky fudge swirls. Creamy chocolate layers create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare the baking vessel by either coating with grease or lining with parchment paper for effortless removal.
- Batter Creation: Gently melt butter in a saucepan, then remove from heat and incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thoroughly blended, creating a smooth mixture.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture without overmixing.
- Fudge Layer Development: Simultaneously craft the decadent fudge swirl by melting chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and butter over low heat, stirring consistently until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Layering and Swirling: Transfer brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, then strategically dollop the molten fudge mixture across the surface. Use a knife to create elegant, marbled swirls throughout the batter.
- Baking Process: Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect fudgy consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, enabling them to set and develop a rich, complex flavor profile before slicing into decadent squares.
Notes
- Stir brownie batter until just combined to maintain a tender, fudgy texture and avoid tough, dense brownies.
- Use a light hand when creating fudge ripples; gentle zigzag motions with a knife ensure beautiful marbled patterns without fully mixing the fudge into the batter.
- Remove brownies when a few moist crumbs cling to the toothpick, as they’ll continue cooking slightly while cooling and prevent dry, overbaked results.
- Allow eggs and butter to reach room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smoother, more consistent brownie batter with better overall texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg