How to Make the Best Fudge Brownies (A Recipe That Will Become Your Favorite)
I haven’t made brownies for a long time. The last one I made was probably the Maya Oven Toaster Brownie Mix. I was browsing thru the grocery and found this Maya Decadence Fudge Brownie line and I decided to buy some and try it.
Because let’s face it, everything is better with fudge. If you are a fan of super moist and chewy fudge brownies, this recipe is perfect for you! A classic fudge brownie which doesnt have a lot of sugar and almost no flour. In fact, it’s basically the opposite of what a normal brownie should be. But that makes them even more amazing because these dense, rich, and gooey chocolate fudge bars are practically begging to be made into an entire batch of bite-sized pieces.
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First, you should know that the name “fudge brownie” is a bit of a misnomer. A classic chocolate fudge brownie has no flour in it at all; just sugar, butter, eggs, and cocoa powder. Fudge is a type of candy (usually with peanuts) made by boiling sugar and water until it reaches the soft-ball stage (which is when the sugar is at 250°F). Once the sugar is sufficiently melted, it’s removed from the heat and mixed with butter and a little bit of vanilla until smooth. Then, it’s poured into a pan and let to cool and set.
Why you should make this fudge brownie recipe
These are super moist, gooey, and absolutely loaded with chocolate flavor. Maya has taken the classic fudge brownie recipe and tweaked it a bit to make it even better. The result is a fudge brownie that is truly irresistible! If you want to wow your friends and family (or just make your next movie night that much more special), try this easy fudge brownie recipe. You can be sure that everyone will love it — and they’ll never guess how easy it is to make!
A few tips before you begin
You can make these fudge brownies as large or as small as you like. If you’re serving a crowd, use an 8-inch square baking pan. For smaller batches, like for a party or bake sale, use a 9-inch round baking pan. – Make sure you use genuine cocoa powder in this recipe. There are many people out there who use roasted cocoa powder which has a very different flavor from natural unsweetened cocoa powder. Using the Maya Mix makes sure that you’ll get consistent results every time you make this recipe.
For super moist fudge brownies, it’s important to use butter instead of a different type of oil such as coconut oil.. This is one of the few baking recipes where I use large eggs in. Or two small ones. The extra liquid makes the brownies fudgier. If you want it to be on the cakey side, It’s easy to over- or under-cook when you’re baking.
Using cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate in this recipe helps keep the texture of the fudge brownies super moist.
You want the fudge brownies to be almost firm in the center when you take them out of the oven. Let the fudge brownies cool completely before removing them from the baking dish and slicing. If you’re looking for a twist on the classic fudge brownie recipe, you can add a lot of different things to the batter. You can add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even some chocolate chips. And if you want to make fudge brownies even more decadent, you can top them with whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving. Enjoy!
And there’s more!
You don’t want to just make one pan of fudge brownies, do you? Here are a few tips to make a bigger batch. – Make sure you use a baking dish that can hold a larger amount of batter. An 8-inch square baking pan can only hold about 2-3 cups of batter; a 9-inch round baking pan can hold about 3.5 cups. – Double the recipe and use a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Make sure to increase the baking time by about 10 minutes. – Use two 9-inch baking dishes and bake for about 30 minutes. – Use an 11-inch baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes.
Ready to try this recipe? We hope you’re excited. These fudge brownies are amazing and worth the wound on your pride over buying a premix in a box. They’re dense and rich, but still super moist. They’re gooey and chocolatey, and you absolutely cannot tell your mother in law that these came from a box..
Ingredients
- 1 pack MAYA Decadence Fudge Brownie Mix 500g
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 piece egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/177C. Grease and line the bottom of 8–inch square pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil and egg. Beat until well-blended.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting into squares, 5 x 5 or as desired.
Notes
Possible Add ons:
1 cup walnut, chopped. * Fold in chopped walnuts in the batter mixture before pouring into prepared pan.
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted. * Spread melted chocolate over cool brownies. Allow chocolate to set before cutting.
