Copycat Kneaders Double Fudge Brownies
I have been trying to make brownies from home that are as fudgy, chocolatey and delicious as Kneaders bakery does, and I finally figured out how to do it! You will never go back to boxed brownies after you make a batch of these.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
Brownies
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup cocoa powder sifted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- ⅓ cup butter room temperature
- ⅓ cup brick-style cream cheese room temperature
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper leaving an overhang on each side and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Stir together the melted butter and the corn syrup and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Stir in the vanilla & cocoa - and if there are clumps of cocoa whisk the mixture until it's smooth. Then add in the eggs, egg yolk & sugars and whisk until combined. Fold in the flour and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using.
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Test by poking a toothpick into the center, and if it comes out clean the brownies are done. Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
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In a large bowl using a stand or hand held electric mixer, beat together the butter and cream cheese on medium speed for 1 minute, until light and fluffy. Turn the mixer down to low and add in the cocoa. Once combined, slowly add in the powdered sugar. If your frosting seems too thick - add 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. Finally, beat in the vanilla and salt.
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Lift the brownies from the pan using the overhang of parchment and peel back the edges. Frost the brownies using a thick layer and cut into squares.
