What the FUDGE brownies

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One golden rule to the art of storytelling has withstood the test of time and clime:

“Show, don’t tell.”

I call it story-showing. If a picture’s worth 1000 words, a moving image is priceless.

Maybe it shows you a comforting, rich, fudgy morsel of relief on the tattered couch after an exhausting Friday.

Maybe it shows you a righty trying really hard to be a lefty, with limited success.

What story does this gif show you?

For the beautiful story behind this fudgiest of brownies, hop on over to my blog. I hope you all enjoy the gif and recipe!
What the FUDGE Brownies

Adapted from Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, and 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks (divided)
• 1 1/2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 tablespoon instant coffee granules, finely crushed
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup flour, and 1 tablespoon flour (divided)
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and 1 cup chocolate chips. Heat for 30 seconds and stir; continue heating at 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until mixture is completely melted and smooth when stirred.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Add slightly cooled chocolate mixture and stir in. Mix in 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just incorporated.
4. Toss remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in 1 tablespoon flour and fold into chocolate batter. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, then rap pan against the side of oven to force out any air bubbles. Continue baking for an additional 15-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely in the pan.
5. Frost with chocolate ganache (recipe below). Allow brownies and frosting to set up completely for at least 1-2 hours in the fridge before cutting into 16 large, rich squares.

Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a pot, combine all ingredients over a medium flame. Stir continuously as margarine melts; heat until all ingredients combine into a smooth chocolate mixture (approximately 1-2 minutes).
2. Beat ingredients with a spoon for at least 1-2 minutes, until it starts to stiffen. Pour over brownies while they are still in the pan; spread ganache as needed to create a thick, even layer. Allow to cool in fridge for at least 1-2 hours before cutting.