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Red Velvet Fudge Brownies

Ultra-fudgy, deep red velvet brownies with glossy crinkled tops and rich cocoa flavor, baked thick for bakery-style slices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, browned
  • cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp teaspoons red gel food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in the chocolate chips until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and eggs for 2–3 minutes until thick, pale, and glossy.
  • Whisk in the vanilla extract and red gel food coloring until the batter reaches a deep red color.
  • Slowly pour the slightly cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously until fully incorporated and glossy.
  • Sift in the cocoa powder, red velvet cocoa powder, and flour.
  • Fold gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
  • Bake for 45–48 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing for clean edges and maximum fudginess.

Notes

  • Whipping the eggs and sugars thoroughly is essential for a shiny, crinkled brownie top.
  • Gel food coloring gives the deepest red without thinning the batter.
  • For ultra-fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and chill before slicing.
Keyword fudgy brownies, red velvet brownies, valentines day, valentines day desserts
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