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If you’re a fudgy brownie lover, this Baked Chocolate Fudge is the fudgiest brownie ever, with a gooey fudge inside and a slightly crunchy top. Two kinds of chocolate chips make them super-chocolatey, almost like eating a piece of fudge candy.

Three baked chocolate fudge brownies sit on a piece of white parchment paper on a wood surface.

Brownies are hands down a favorite treat for many. However, I have found that people who like brownies either like them fudgy or cake-like, not both. I personally love them fudgy, I mean if I want cake, I will make a cake.

Many years ago I was introduced to a fudgy brownie that was actually called “baked fudge”. My husband’s godfather had a restaurant for 40 years and this “baked fudge” was made daily and served with homemade ice cream, and hot fudge, the ultimate sundae.

He told me the recipe came from Bon Appetit magazine but I have never been able to locate it.

overhead view of six rich baked chocolate fudge brownies with crinkly tops sit on a piece of parchment paper on a wood surface.

We eat them plain and we also make brownies sundaes out of them. They are a little rich but hey, we aren’t eating them everyday.

I hope that you try this baked fudge and then come back and let me know what you think. I would love to know if you liked it.

Front view of a pile of baked chocolate fudge brownies squares with crispy crinkled tops on a white paper on a wood cutting board.

Why you’ll love this Baked Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Super-easy recipe using all the brownie ingredients you love
Extra rich and chocolatey, like eating fudge candy
Great to eat plain, or make into sundaes for the whole family or a crowd
Has a hint of espresso to balance the sweetness
Uses two types of chocolate for the perfect balance

Ingredients

White sugar
Brown sugar
Salt
Cocoa powder
Flour
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
60% chocolate chocolate chips
Instant espresso powder or instant coffee
Vanilla extract
Eggs
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
Water

Overhead view of a collection of chocolate fudge brownie squares are sitting on a piece of white parchment along with a sliver butter knife on a wooden surface

How to Make Baked Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Preheat oven to 350.
Prepare 9 x 13″ pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine, sugar, brown sugar,salt, cocoa powder, and flour in a large bowl.
Add eggs, vanilla, the melted butter, vegetable oil and water.
Stir until combined.
Add both kinds of chocolate chips and stir.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
Do not over bake.

up close view of three dark baked chocolate fudge with crispy tops against a white background.

Tips & Variations

Frost them. They’re rich alone, but frost them with chocolate buttercream, ganache, or peanut butter frosting for over-the-top deliciousness.
Switch the chips. Change about 1/4 of the chips to butterscotch or peanut butter chips.
Make them minty. Swap the semi-sweet chips for mint flavored chocolate chips and use peppermint extract instead of vanilla.
Add some nuts. Try toasted pecans, hazelnuts, or walnuts in the brownies.

Storage

Store these baked chocolate fudge brownies in a cool place for up to 2 days, then refrigerate for up to 5 days in a covered container.

Close up view of baked chocolate fudge filled with chocolate chips sitting on a piece of white parchment on a wood cutting board.

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If you're a fudgy brownie lover, this Baked Chocolate Fudge is the fudgiest brownie ever, with a gooey fudge inside and a slightly crunchy top.

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