Decadent Almost Fudge Brownies for the Church Bake

Name: Decadent Almost Fudge Brownies for the Church Bake Sale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (for brownies); 1 tablespoon butter (for frosting); 3 ½ cups cocoa; 2 cups sugar; 5 eggs (reserve 1 for frosting); 1 cup flour; 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla (reserve 1/2 tsp for frosting); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups walnuts (or any nut you like-can be omitted); 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate or 2 unsweetened chocolate squares; 3 tablespoons water; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (for brownies)
1 tablespoon butter (for frosting)
3 ½ cups cocoa
2 cups sugar
5 eggs (reserve 1 for frosting)
1 cup flour
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla (reserve 1/2 tsp for frosting)
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups walnuts (or any nut you like-can be omitted)
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate or 2 unsweetened chocolate squares
3 tablespoons water
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease (or line the bottom with parchment paper) a 9 x 13 x 2 baking pan.
3
Over LOW heat, melt 2 sticks (1 cup) butter.
4
While the butter is melting, IN A MEDIUM BOWL combine: cocoa, sugar, eggs (ONE at a time), flour, vanilla, & salt.
5
Stir gently but thoroughly with a spoon.
6
Add melted butter (step 3) into the medium bowl (step 4) contents.
7
Stir in gently with a spoon.
8
Add nuts and chocolate chips into the medium bowl (step 5) contents.
9
Stir in gently with a spoon.
10
Spread the batter evenly in a well-greased (or parchment paper lined) 9 x 13 x 2 baking pan.
11
BAKE @ 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
12
Test with a toothpick - inserted in the middle it should come out clean, nothing gooey sticking to it.
13
COOL completely.
14
When the brownies are cooled, MAKE THE FROSTING.
15
In the top of a small DOUBLE BOILER combine chocolate squares and water.
16
Place over simmering water and melt, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and combined with the water.
17
REMOVE FROM HEAT.
18
To the melted chocolate/water combo (step 9) ADD 1 Tablespoon of butter and stir until the butter is melted.
19
Cool slightly.
20
Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla and beaten egg.
21
USE IMMEDIATELY!
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(frosts the top of 1 13 x 9 inch cake).
23
Because these are SO decadent and were used for a church bake sale the pan was cut in 1 inch x 1 inch squares yielding 117 brownie bites ( @ 50 cents each = $58.50 for the church - not bad for an hour + of work.
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2114

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

268

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (for brownies), 1 tablespoon butter (for frosting), 3 ½ cups cocoa, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Decadent Almost Fudge Brownies for the Church Bake Sale falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Decadent Almost Fudge Brownies for the Church Bake Sale

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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