Here’s a classic Chocolate-Covered Brownie Bar recipe that combines fudgy brownies with a rich chocolate topping — perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
· 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
· 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
· 4 large eggs
· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
· ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
· ½ teaspoon salt
· ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the Chocolate Topping:
· 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
· ½ cup (115g) heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk (for dairy-free)
· Optional: sprinkle of sea salt, chopped nuts, or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Brownie Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined — do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let cool completely in pan.
- Prepare Chocolate Topping
- In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
- Let ganache cool slightly (about 5–10 minutes) so it thickens a bit but is still pourable.
- Assemble
- Pour chocolate ganache over cooled brownies and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
- If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, nuts, or other toppings.
- Let set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or refrigerate for 30 minutes until topping is firm.
- Slice and Serve
- Lift brownies out of pan using parchment paper.
- Trim edges for clean lines (optional), then cut into bars — squares or rectangles.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Tips for Success
· For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake (toothpick with damp crumbs).
· Use good-quality chocolate for the topping — it makes a difference!
· Add a layer of caramel or peanut butter between brownie and chocolate topping for a twist.
· If you prefer a thicker chocolate layer, increase chocolate chips to 2 cups and cream to ⅔ cup.
Enjoy your decadent, double-chocolate treat! 🍫