Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Covered Brownie Bars—rich, fudgy brownies coated in a smooth chocolate layer.
Ingredients (for 12 bars)
For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (optional, for shine and smoothness)
Instructions
1. Make the Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
2. Prepare the Chocolate Coating:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
3. Assemble the Bars:
- Remove brownies from pan and cut into bars once cooled.
- Dip or drizzle each bar with melted chocolate, or spread chocolate over the top.
- Place bars on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate 15–20 minutes until chocolate sets.
4. Serve:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for longer.
💡 Tips:
- For extra texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.
- You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate for variety.
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake them by a minute or two.
I can also give a one-bowl version of chocolate covered brownie bars that’s super quick and minimal cleanup if you want. Do you want that?
