Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies Recipe

Decadent, fudgy brownies inspired by a Ghirardelli recipe! So good, they were made twice in one day! This recipe uses Ghirardelli's sweet ground chocolate and cocoa for an intensely rich chocolate flavor. Walnuts are optional, but the addition of chocolate chips is a must for extra chocolatey goodness. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 199 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (4 ounce) Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate baking bar, melted

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How to Make Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the melted Ghirardelli chocolate, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

31g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies?

Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies?

Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies has approximately 199 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies?

The key ingredients for Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies are Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Butter, Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate And Cocoa, Unsifted Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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