Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the richest, most decadent double chocolate brownies you'll ever taste! This recipe, adapted from the back of a Ghirardelli cocoa can, delivers intensely fudgy brownies with a delightful crackly top. Perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages, these brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to disappear quickly. Get ready for a chocolate explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 172.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies

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How to Make Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup Ghirardelli chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate). Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Do not overbake!
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

30g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies?

Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies?

Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies has approximately 172.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies?

The key ingredients for Ghirardelli's Award Winning Double Chocolate Brownies are Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla, Butter, Chocolate, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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