Fudgy Football Brownies Recipe
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.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (7–8 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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