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Fudgy Football Brownies Recipe

4.6 from 65 reviews

These fudgy football brownies combine the rich, chocolatey goodness of classic brownies with a luscious, creamy ganache topping made from both dark and white chocolate chips. Enhanced with hot coffee for a deeper chocolate flavor, these brownies are perfect for game day or any chocolate craving.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 1 box brownie mix (78 oz)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup hot coffee
  • 1 large egg

Ganache Topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or bittersweet)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brownie Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, hot coffee, and egg. Stir until smooth and well blended to create the brownie batter.
  2. Bake Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  3. Make Chocolate Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Make White Chocolate Ganache: Repeat the same process with the white chocolate chips using a separate small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl: heat cream, pour over chips, wait 2 minutes, stir smooth.
  5. Decorate Brownies: Drizzle or spread the dark chocolate ganache evenly over the cooled brownies. Then, add decorative swirls or football-like stitching lines using the white chocolate ganache for an eye-catching finish.
  6. Set and Serve: Allow the ganache to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing into squares. For firmer ganache, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee instead of water intensifies the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
  • For a fudgier brownie, slightly underbake and let cool completely before topping.
  • Ganache can be warmed gently if it thickens too much before application.
  • Feel free to substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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