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Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Published: Feb 2, 2014 · Modified: Sep 5, 2019 by Anna 36 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache - my favorite brownie base, topped with easy ganache and decorated Valentine's Day style!

Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

It's February!!! Yay! Can I get a high five for that! I am excited that it's February for two reasons: it should be the last cold month for us, here in Kansas and... it's a month filled with chocolate treats! We are celebrating love with chocolate - that's definitely something to be happy about.

Brownies for Valentine's Day

When you are thinking chocolate, brownies definitely come to mind. Fudge brownies at that. How about we top them with a ganache and Hershey’s® chocolate hearts? Add some pink sprinkles just for fun!

I used my favorite brownie base, made with Hershey’s® cocoa powder, that always comes out super fudgy. This recipe has yet to fail me. It's very easy to make, one bowl and a whisk is all you need.

I made a very simple ganache and poured it over the top. It made for a perfect base for the sprinkles and chocolate hearts. I used Hershey’s® Special Dark chocolate, one of my serious weaknesses. I have several bars of it in my pantry.

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I always look forward to buying a few bags of Hershey’s® chocolate hearts when Valentine's Day rolls around. They are perfect for those moments when a chocolate craving hits me or as a toppers for my treats!

 

V-Day Brownies

I was just going to slice the brownies into squares as usual. But then I saw my new heart cookie cutter and decided to make a special heart brownie for my Hubby. 🙂 I love the chocolate hearts set in the ganache!

Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Author: Anna
Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache - my favorite brownie base, topped with easy ganache and decorated Valentine's Day style!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 705 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

!for the brownies:

  • 10 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • ¼ c packed dark brown sugar
  • ¾ c + 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Hershey's)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ c all-purpose flour

!for the ganache:

  • 6 oz . semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (I used Hershey's Special Dark)
  • ¼ c + 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon corn syrup

!additional:

  • 9 Hershey's Chocolate Hearts
  • sprinkles

Instructions
 

!to make the brownies:

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
  • Line a 8"x8" baking pan with foil. Set aside.
  • In a double boiler, melt together butter, sugars, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk together.
  • When all the butter has melted and everything is mixed together, remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool. It should be warm but not hot or it will scramble the eggs.
  • At this point, I poured the cocoa mixture into my stand mixer bowl and turned it on 2. Mix for 2 minutes. You can use whisk or wooden spoon.
  • Add vanilla and stir.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • When your batter looks shiny, it's time to add flour. Add it all at once and beat until it disappears in the batter.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting.

!to make the ganache:

  • Place chocolate in a small mixing bowl.
  • Bring the cream, sugar and corn syrup to boil. Pour over chocolate. Do not stir. Let sit for at least 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Pour over brownies. Let set for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sprinkles. Arrange the chocolate hearts. Chill the brownies in the fridge until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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  1. Kelly Harrington says

    February 03, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Hershy just SAYS chocolate!!

    Reply
  2. Colette says

    February 03, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Chocolate on top of chocolate on top of chocolate with dainty li'l shprinkles.
    That is love!

    Reply
  3. Lauren says

    February 03, 2014 at 11:29 am

    I know it's not chocolate, but the Twizzlers heart shaped nibs are so cute! I've never seen them before.

    Reply
  4. Erin Ellis says

    February 03, 2014 at 10:59 am

    I love their chocolate hearts, but when I saw the Chocolate Cherry Squares I had to print it out right away! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    fairyfractal at gmail dot com

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Love that thick layer of ganache!

    Reply
  6. Cassie says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I did all of them 🙂

    Reply
  7. Cassie says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I like the Date Night basket

    Reply
  8. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:23 am

    My favorite has to be straight up Hershey Kisses. The good. The original.

    Reply
  9. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Oh, my! I just want to eat one of them now. For breakfast. That would totally be OK right? 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      February 03, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      It's always okay in my book! 🙂 Thanks, Melanie!

      Reply
  10. rachel says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I like Hershey's Pot of Gold with dark chocolate.HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Premium Collection Heart Box

    Reply
  11. Jill Stokes Hartley says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I love the family basket! How fun!

    Reply
  12. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    February 03, 2014 at 7:18 am

    Anna, these are adorable. They look so dang fudgy. Yum!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      February 03, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks, Jennie and thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  13. Curry and Comfort says

    February 03, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Who doesn't love Hershey's! I love fudge brownies too... very fun recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      February 03, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks, Ramona!

      Reply
  14. theresa krier says

    February 02, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    i love the date night gift basket & the caramel roses. thanks, what a sweet giveaway

    Reply
  15. karen says

    February 02, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    I like the chocolate heart assortment

    Reply
  16. Emily @ Life on Food says

    February 02, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    I love the assorted chocolate hearts. I love Hershey's chocolate but it is so fun to have them heart shaped.

    Reply
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