Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

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Chocolate Fudge Brownies
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  1. Microwave chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth.
  2. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add melted chocolate, beating just until blended.
  3. Add flour, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla and chocolate morsels. Spread batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into squares.
  5. Praline-Pecan Brownies: Prepare and bake Chocolate Fudge Brownies as directed; cool completely. Spread uncut brownies evenly with Chocolate Glaze; sprinkle evenly with 2 cups coarsely chopped Praline Pecans.
  6. Caramel-Coconut-Pecan Brownies: Prepare batter for Chocolate Fudge Brownies as directed; spread batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan. Sprinkle batter evenly with 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels, and 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Drizzle evenly with 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk. Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Makes 32 brownies. Prep: 20 min., Bake: 55 minute.
  7. Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake: Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of each of 2 greased and floured 9-inch springform pans. Prepare Chocolate Fudge Brownie batter as directed. Divide batter evenly between pans, spreading over chopped pecans.
  8. Beat 4 (8-ounce) packages of softened cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add 1 3/4 cups sugar, beating until blended. Add 7 large eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Divide cream cheese mixture evenly between each pan, spreading over brownie batter.
  9. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; cool completely on wire racks. Spread top of each cooled cheesecake with 1 recipe Chocolate Glaze; cover and chill 8 hours. Remove sides of pans before serving. Garnish, if desired, with fresh mint sprigs and sliced strawberries. Makes 2 (9-inch) cheesecakes. Prep: 30 min.; Bake: 1 hr., 15 min.; Chill: 8 hours.
  10. Note: We topped each cheesecake with 1 full recipe of Chocolate Glaze. For a thinner layer of chocolate on top, divide 1 recipe of glaze between the two cakes.
  11. Peppermint Brownie Tarts: Prepare batter for Chocolate Fudge Brownies as directed. Divide batter evenly between 2 greased and floured 9-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire racks.
  12. Beat 1/2 cup softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar alternately with 1/3 cup milk, beating at low speed after each addition. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil. Divide butter mixture between each tart, spreading evenly over cooled brownies in pans; cover and chill 1 hour or until firm. Divide 1 recipe Chocolate Glaze evenly between each tart, spreading over chilled butter mixture in pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes around outer edge of each tart. Makes 2 (9-inch) tarts. Prep: 30 min., Bake: 20 min., Chill: 1 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 854.53 Kcal (3578 kJ)
Calories from fat 524.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.24g 90%
Cholesterol 205.34mg 68%
Sodium 58.2mg 2%
Potassium 299.58mg 6%
Total Carbs 81.99g 27%
Sugars 57.04g 228%
Dietary Fiber 7.97g 32%
Protein 11.03g 22%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.32 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 274.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.49g 90%
Cholesterol 107.49mg 68%
Sodium 30.46mg 2%
Potassium 156.82mg 6%
Total Carbs 42.92g 27%
Sugars 29.86g 228%
Dietary Fiber 4.17g 32%
Protein 5.78g 22%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 18%
Calcium 42.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.1
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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