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Chocolate Ganache Brownies – rich, fudgy bars with glossy topping

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Dense, fudgy brownies topped with a silky layer of dark chocolate ganache — rich, indulgent, and perfect for serious chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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Brownies:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp espresso powder (optional)

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Ganache:

  • 6 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped)

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)

  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease an 8×8-inch pan.

  • Whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.

  • Sift in cocoa, flour, salt, and espresso. Fold gently to combine.

  • Stir in chocolate chips if using. Spread in pan and bake 25–30 minutes.

  • Cool completely.

  • Heat cream to simmering. Pour over chocolate and let sit 2 minutes.

  • Stir gently until smooth. Add butter if desired.

  • Pour ganache over brownies and spread evenly.

  • Chill for 1–2 hours. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use a warm knife for clean slices.

  • Store chilled up to 5 days.

  • Add toppings like nuts or crushed cookies before ganache sets.

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