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If you’re looking for a ridiculously decadent brownie, you’ve come to the right place. This Hot Fudge Brownie recipe is SO good, especially with vanilla ice cream! What could be better than a Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae during the hot summer days? I say nothing! This perfect dessert is rich, decadent, fudgy, and sweet. Straight up ridiculous, but mamamia, those warm chocolate fudge brownies with the cold ice cream gets me every. single. time.
Hot Fudge Brownie Basics
Making Hot Fudge Brownies couldn’t be easier by using simple ingredients. I break it down into 3 basic steps- make the brownies, make the hot fudge, and assemble adding ice cream and desired toppings.
Brownies
For this recipe I made a quick pan of my favorite brownie recipe! The brownies you choose to use can certainly be a brownie mix from the grocery store made with eggs, vegetable oil and water. No shame in that game.
Hot Fudge Sauce
Below I will guide you step by step on how to make your own homemade hot fudge. If you want to use a jar of hot fudge, again no shame in that!
Toppings
The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings. Maraschino cherries and Ice cream is at the top of the list when it comes to sundae toppings. Store-bought stuff is great or if you have the time, make some homemade Vanilla Ice Cream or Chocolate Ice Cream. Even a little heavy cream drizzled on top would be amazing.
Other toppings to consider are delicious treats like nuts, sprinkles, peanut butter, chocolate or caramel syrup, marshmallows or fruit!
Looking for other chocolate sauces to use on this recipe? I’ve got you covered: Nutella Hot Fudge Sauce, Peppermint Chocolate Sauce, and Chocolate Ganache.
How to Make Hot Fudge Brownies
Making these fudgy brownies comes together pretty quickly. Make the brownies, make the hot fudge and spread over holes you have poked into the brownies. Top with toppings and ice cream. Voila! For full details on how to make Hot Fudge Brownies, see the printable recipe card down below.
Preheat Oven + Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 350° F. Prep 9×9 pan by lightly spraying with a non-stick spray and parchment paper. Set pan aside.
Make the Brownie Batter
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter, canola oil, milk and dark chocolates, and cocoa powder together until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Pour in granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, stirring vigorously before the next addition. After all four eggs have been mixed in, the batter should be thick and smooth without that granular look to it.
Add in the remaining dry ingredients (baking powder, salt and all purpose flour) and stir gently until just combined. Do not over mix.
Bake + Cool
Fold in milk chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using), and pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top and bake 30-35 minutes.
Cool 5-10 minutes before poking holes into it for the hot fudge sauce.
Pro Tip: When you think your brownies are done, insert a toothpick in the center of the brownie pan and remove. You’ll want to see some moist crumbs on the toothpick, but if it looks like uncooked batter, it needs another couple minutes to finish baking. Keep a close eye on it though! Burnt brownies are not fun!
Make the Hot Fudge (while brownies are baking)
While brownies are baking, place heavy whipping cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and half the chocolate chips into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir frequently until it comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and lightly simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour sauce into a separate bowl to cool until brownies are done baking.
Spread Hot Fudge
Once brownies are done baking and cooling, poke holes into it throughout the entire pan of brownies. I would use something like the end of a wooden spoon or something similar. You want the whole thing drenched in hot fudge.
Next, drizzle 3/4 cup prepared hot fudge overtop brownies and spread to saturate evenly.
Allow brownies to cool another 10 minutes or so before cutting and serving.
Top With Ice Cream + Other Favorite Toppings
Cut into squares and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve right away and enjoy the heavenly goodness of warm brownies!
Storing Leftover Brownies
Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you don’t want to make your hot fudge from scratch, that’s totally fine! You’ll just need to warm it up before pouring it over the brownies.
Absolutely! You can totally use a boxed brownie mix and still have delicious hot fudge brownies. I always say, use what you already have on hand. 🙂
Well, fudgy brownies have a higher fat (butter and chocolate)-to-flour ratio than regular cakey brownies.
Metal pans like aluminum pans retain and transfer heat more evenly than glass. You’ll get perfect, evenly baked brownies every time!
More Brownie Recipes to Try!
Ok chocolate lovers out there, you’re welcome! These are seriously the best brownies! Here’s the printable recipe card. I hope you make this tasty treat this week! Enjoy!
If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you would give it a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.
Hot Fudge Brownie
Ingredients
for the brownies
- 3/4 cup butter salted
- 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 4 oz. milk chocolate chopped
- 4 oz. dark chocolate chopped
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) chopped
for the hot fudge-
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips divided in half
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
for toppings
- vanilla ice cream
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray and parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter, oil, chocolate, and cocoa together until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Pour in sugar and vanilla extract. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, stirring vigorously before the next addition. After all four eggs have been mixed in, the batter should be thick and smooth without that granular look to it. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Fold in milk chocolate chips and walnuts if using, and pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top and bake 30-35 minutes. Cool 5-10 minutes before poking holes into it for the hot fudge sauce.
for the hot fudge
- While brownies are baking, place heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa, salt, and half the chocolate chips into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir frequently until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and lightly simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla. Pour sauce into a separate bowl to cool until brownies are done baking.
- Once brownies are cooled 5-10 minutes, drizzle 3/4 cup prepared hot fudge overtop brownies and spread to saturate evenly. Sit another 10 minutes or so, then cut into squares and serve with ice cream and cherries.
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if i could put 0 stars i would, these brownies were shit, Lauren your the scum of the earth, i would step on the back of your shoe if i seen you.👎🖕
I have never read such rude and nasty remarks in my life !! Why would anyone respond in such a vile way and why is this ugliness even printed ???
THIS SOUNDS YUMMY!!! And it reminds me of a dessert at Big Boy’s Frisch’s Restaurant which i love here in our area . I haven’t had it in long time and now i know how to make it from your recipe!! who knew it could be so easy!! I will have to make it sometime!!
Yum!!
I made the hot fudge yesterday and it’s amazing! Love it. Had it with my fave brownies, skor ice cream, and whipped cream! So good and so easy.
Tomorrow I’m making your roasted red pepper and goat cheese Alfredo, can’t wait!
I desperately need this as a midnight snack!
When I hear hot fudge brownie sundaes I get all sorts of excited. Best. Dessert. Ever.
I told myself this week I’d start eating healthy. But crap, these look so good all I can think about now is brownies!
Ohhh my!!!
Haha, okay just laughed out loud because I’m on a “eat healthy and avoid sugar” phase myself. That’s why I only had one taco tonight 🙂 The image of this dessert is practically killing me right now.
Oh my! These could be the breaking point of my diet. They look delicious!
I need these brownies in my life. Right now! Wow! Love Brooke’s photo 🙂
OMG! All I want right now are these brownies!
Ohhhhhh man, dying over these! These look insane!!
These are my dream! Yum!
I rewatched Felicity after I had my son. I so did not care for the ending. I mean, what is up with that going back in time thing-Whateve! This looks delish!
Yummy! I love this idea! So easy, too 🙂
I didn’t know I wanted a hot fudge brownie until I saw your pictures!!
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OMG. YES! These look SO GOOD.
I haven’t had a good hot fudge brownie in ages! PINNING IT!
How much corn syrup?? Making these tonight!
1/2 cup!! Sorry, forgot to put that into the recipe!
Thank you!!
Whoa and YES!! These are amazing, Lauren!
Can you make the brownie the day before? & then reheat & add the fudge
Your best post comment yet “Lick out the bowl. This is a very important step.” And there’s Brooke’s picture doing it!! I Laughed Out Loud!