Chocolate Bar-Inspired Layered Fudge Brownie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

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A rich layered brownie combining fudgy cocoa, a creamy chocolate ganache, and a crunchy chocolate cookie crunch inspired by Jacksonville’s Chocolate Bar desserts. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 48 minutes, layers unsalted butter, bittersweet chocolate, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 28 min Serves 9 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
8 oz, chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup, crushed chocolate wafer cookies

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt 1 cup unsalted butter with 8 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Whisk in 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, then beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, followed by 2 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 3: Sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Fold into the chocolate mixture gently until combined.
Step 4: Pour the batter into a greased 9x9 inch pan and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 5: While baking, prepare ganache by heating 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers. Pour over 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Step 6: Allow brownies to cool completely, then spread the chocolate ganache evenly over the top.
Step 7: Sprinkle 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies over the ganache layer for a crunchy texture. Chill for 1 hour before slicing into squares and serving.