Scratch Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Heart-shaped brownies with chocolate ganache frosting.

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Scratch Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 683kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) (melted)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the ganache:

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°. Grease an 8 x 8-inch light-colored baking pan.
In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Add the vanilla and eggs, and mix well. Stir in the flour, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the baking dish, and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until just set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before cutting.

For the ganache:

Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
Pour the cream in another microwave-safe bowl and heat until just steaming. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate chips have melted. Stir well to combine. Stir in the butter until well combined.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the ganache to thicken, then spread on top of the brownies. Add sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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