You're going to love these Hershey's best brownies. Every bite is rich, creamy, and filled with chocolate. It tastes so good you won't want to share.
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We moved across the country this summer and one of the things I wanted to do before packing was to use up as much of our pantry ingredients as possible. While searching for fun cocoa powder recipes I stumbled across this tasty Hershey Brownies Recipe and I swear it's so incredible I couldn't wait to share it with all of you!
This Hershey's Best Brownies recipe comes from Hershey, but I added the frosting on top to make it even better. The cocoa frosting is light and fluffy but the brownie is rich and tasty. One or two squares of this old Hershey brownie recipe will definitely help to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
For more brownie recipes, be sure to check out our Brownie Milkshakes, Vegan Mug Brownie, and Ice Cream Cone Brownies.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You won't want to share. My husband and I ate about half of the pan of these frosted Hershey's Best Brownies to ourselves (if not more) before sharing it with the kids. It was THAT good!
- Basic ingredients. Made with simple pantry ingredients, there's a good chance you have all (or most) of the ingredients on hand already!
- It's quick to assemble. Mixing everything together is actually pretty quick. In about the time it takes for the oven to preheat, you can have the batter ready to bake.
🛒 Ingredients
Butter. Adds the necessary fat to keep the brownies fudgy and moist.
Granulated sugar. Provides sweetness and helps keep the brownies tender.
Hershey cocoa powder. Hershey's is classic for these brownies, but any baking cocoa will work. Use unsweetened cocoa for rich chocolate flavor in every bite.
Note. Special Dark baking cocoa is incredible in this recipe. You'll also need cocoa powder for the frosting to keep it extra chocolatey. Use any leftover cocoa in our Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream and serve it alongside the brownies.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Double when baking for a crowd. This recipe easily scales to a 9×13 pan, saving time and oven use.
🥄 Instructions for Hershey's Best Brownies
Brownies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a square baking pan. Set pan aside.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, melt the butter (Images 1&2).
Step 3: Allow for it to cool for about 1 minute.
Step 4: Add in the vanilla and sugar (Image 3).
Step 5: Whisk until combined (Image 4).
Step 6: Add the eggs, one at a time (Image 5).
Step 7: Whisking between each addition (Image 6).
Step 8: Add in the cocoa powder (Image 7).
Step 9: Stir together until well mixed (Image 8).
Step 10: Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt (Image 9).
Step 11: Stir to combine (Image 10).
Step 12: Pour your batter into the prepared baking dish (Image 11).
Step 13: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (Image 12).
Step 14: Let it cool for 10 minutes before making the frosting.
Frosting
Step 15: Create the frosting by blending the ingredients together with an electric mixer (Image 13).
Step 16: Blend until smooth (Image 14).
Step 17: Spread the frosting over the top of the brownies (Images 15&16).
Step 18: Let rest for another 30 minutes to cool and set.
Slice and serve.
Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Easy to Prep- Whether you use a whisk, fork, or electric mixer, the ingredients should blend together smoothly.
- Preparing the Batter- Avoid overmixing the brownie batter. Once all the dry ingredients are combined and there are no streaks of flour, you're good to go.
- Creating a Larger Batch- To make a larger batch of Hershey's Best Brownies, double the recipe and use a 9x13 baking dish. Extend the baking time by 5-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Store cooled, frosted brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Make Ahead: Bake and frost brownies a day ahead and store covered until ready to serve.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve these Hershey's Best Brownies with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, a glass of cold milk, or fresh berries for contrast. They also pair well with coffee or hot cocoa for a cozy dessert.
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❓ Hershey's Best Brownies FAQs
Yes, you can simply switch out the requested butter for the same amount of oil. Canola oil or even corn oil will work great but coconut oil can give a great added flavor.
These brownies once cooled and frosted can last up to a week in an airtight container at room temperature. I recommend eating them as soon as possible because they will taste best when still fresh.
Yes, you can freeze these brownies. To do this I recommend slicing into serving sized squares and freezing on a baking sheet for 2 hours until solid. Then wrap individually with plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container. Let thaw before eating.
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📖 Recipe
Hershey's Best Brownies
Ingredients
Hershey Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter - ($0.99)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.03)
- 1 cup granulated sugar - ($0.36)
- 2 large eggs - ($0.30)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Hershey cocoa powder - ($0.54)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour - ($0.07)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder - ($0.01)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
Hershey Frosting
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened - ($0.37)
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar - ($0.54)
- 2 tablespoons milk - ($0.01)
- 2 tablespoons Hershey cocoa powder - ($0.18)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter. In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and let cool for about 1 minute.
- Add sugar and vanilla. Whisk in the vanilla extract and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add eggs. Use a fork to mix in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
- Add cocoa. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Finish the batter. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring just until combined.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool briefly. Let the brownies cool for 10 minutes before preparing the frosting.
- Make the frosting. Beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and cocoa powder together until smooth.
- Frost and set. Spread the frosting evenly over the brownies and allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Mixing tip. Avoid overmixing. Stop stirring once the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pan size. Double the recipe for a 9x13-inch pan and adjust baking time as needed.
- Frosting option. Melted semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used as a simple alternative topping.
- Butter swaps. Butter can be replaced with an equal amount of canola, corn, or coconut oil.
- Storage. Store frosted brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutritional Information
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