• Fudgy Toffee Brownies

  Filed under Dessert - Brownies/Bars
  Jan 12
  All I can really say about these is that if you are a chocoholic, you will love them! I needed a treat to take to a get-together, and I was craving brownies. I found this recipe, and I was sold. What I ended up with didn’t satisfy my brownie craving because these are definitely more like little bites of fudge, but I didn’t care, because they satisfied my chocolate craving!!

  I have to be fair – I did read the reviews before I made these, so really, I was expecting more fudge-like than brownie-like. The one thing I would recommend with these little bites, though, is to cut them quite small. The original recipe says to cut it into 16 servings – in my opinion, you should get 2-3 times that many servings, just because they are so rich. Maybe it’s because I doubled the recipe, and my finished bites were a bit taller, but a little bit of one of these goes a long way.

  They are perfect for a pot-luck, or for a pick-me-up on one of those days when only a healthy dose of chocolate will work!!

  Fudgy Toffee Brownies
  from Bon Appetit via Epicurious

  2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 12 ounces)
  3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
  5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  1 3/4 cup sugar
  4 large eggs
  3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  1 1/4 cups English toffee bits
  2/3 cup whipping cream
  3/4 cup whole almonds (about 3 1/2 ounces), toasted, coarsely chopped

  Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x9x2-inch metal pan with foil, leaving overhang. Butter foil. Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, butter, and 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate in heavy large saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolates melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, then eggs and flour. Whisk in 1 cup toffee bits. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 45 minutes. Cool brownies 15 minutes. Using metal spatula, press down brownie edges to level top.

  Bring cream to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Add remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; whisk topping until smooth. Pour topping over brownies in pan. Sprinkle with almonds and 1/4 cup toffee bits. Chill brownies until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

  Using foil overhang as aid, lift brownies from pan. Fold down foil sides. Cut into 16* squares and serve cold.

  *Like I mentioned above, I would suggest cutting into at least 32 squares.

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  27 Comments

27 Responses to “Fudgy Toffee Brownies”

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on January 12th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

   Fudgy Brownies can’t be beat! These look luscious!

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   Ryley said on January 12th, 2009 at 5:53 pm

   better enjoy the chocolate while you can!! Chocolate can really make a babies tummy upset.. I’m to the point where I’ve had to cut out dairy and chocolate to see if that will help him settle down!
   I wish I would have known that because I would have gone on a big bing before he was born! I would give anything for some ice cream right now!

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   Peabody said on January 12th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

   Oh yes, those are calling my name.

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   HoneyB said on January 12th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

   I’m actually craving brownies also. Must be something in the air.

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   Erin said on January 12th, 2009 at 7:48 pm

   Chocolate plus toffee is always a winner! These look so rich and delicious!

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   Dawn said on January 12th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

   You made these waaaay better than normal brownies!!! YUM

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   Grace said on January 12th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

   if i was presented with a plate of fudge and a plate of brownies, i’d go for brownies…

   …and then the fudge. love the toffee, too.

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   Maria said on January 13th, 2009 at 12:09 am

   I am in love with these already! I can’t wait to actually taste them!

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   kat said on January 13th, 2009 at 12:19 am

   Love the addition of toffee & almonds

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    Emily said on January 13th, 2009 at 1:41 am

    Yum! I could eat brownies every day. These look spectacular.

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    Patsyk said on January 13th, 2009 at 2:07 am

    If I’m going to indulge in something, that’s my kind of brownie…dense and fudgey! Yum!

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    Megan said on January 13th, 2009 at 3:22 am

    These sound devine. I love brownies and I love those toffee bits. Cant wait to try this one!

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    Claire said on January 13th, 2009 at 4:13 am

    Yum! I made some similar to this from cooking light and, though I’m sure not as rich, they were very good…a good dark chocolate, fudgy brownie.

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    Patricia Scarpin said on January 13th, 2009 at 11:00 am

    I have been craving brownies, too, Deb – and I have no baby in the way to justify that.
    These look so good!

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    aforkfulofspaghetti said on January 13th, 2009 at 11:21 am

    These are SO naughty!

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    Donna-FFW said on January 13th, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    Wow- chocolate and toffee, fudge-like. I am so there. Thanks!

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    Bellini Valli said on January 13th, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    These are so decadent and perfect for that special occasion.

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    glamah16 said on January 13th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    I need a tray of these tonight.

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    Belinda said on January 13th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    I haven’t visited in a while, and this recipe, and gorgeous photo(love the aqua plate with the fudgy brownies!) was a real treat today. I’m adding the ingredients to my grocery list!

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    Chocolate Shavings said on January 13th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Seems like we were both in a brownie mood!

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    Dragon said on January 14th, 2009 at 3:54 am

    Mmmmm, I could eat a whole pan of these.

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    mimi said on January 14th, 2009 at 6:30 am

    fudgy brownies sound perfect! yours look great, and i know quite a few fellow chocoholics who would love for me to try making these too!

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    Gretchen Noelle said on January 14th, 2009 at 11:33 am

    These sound just delicious! I wish we had bags of toffee pieces here.

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    RecipeGirl said on January 14th, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    Anything made with toffee bits is ok by me. They look amazing- even for just a little bite. I’d rather have one rich bite than a bigger one with duller flavor.

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    Brilynn said on January 15th, 2009 at 3:34 am

    I like my brownies on the fudgy side, so these sound perfect to me!

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    Sophie said on January 16th, 2009 at 2:42 am

    Divine, the best of two sweet worlds! I like that they’re tall, lots more yummy fudge to sink your teeth in to!

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    Valerie said on February 11th, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    I just found your blog and LOVE it. I’ll be back for a longer visit soon. This recipe and photo look so tempting.

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