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.
Recipe: $3.41 | Per Serving: $0.28 | Servings: 12
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 This Recipe Works
- 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
Ingredient Notes:
Butter- This will give the batter some necessary fats so that the brownies are fudgy and moist.
Granulated sugar- Adding sugar not only helps with the sweetness, but also helps to keep the brownies tender too.
Hershey cocoa powder- Can't have Hershey's Best Brownies without some Hershey brand cocoa powder (but ay brad will do). Use some baking cocoa for the rich chocolate taste in every bite.
Note: Special dark baking cocoa tastes incredible in this recipe! You'll also need some cocoa to make the frosting nice and chocolatey. Take any leftover cocoa powder and use it in our Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream. Then serve it up with your brownies.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
📖 Variations
Optional Frosting- Consider adding frosting to these brownies. For extra richness, melt two cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the baked brownies as they come out of the oven. Let them sit for a few minutes to melt, then spread the chocolate across the top for an alternative to traditional frosting.
🔪 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!
🍴 Recipe 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.
💭 Recipe 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 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 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 oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, melt your butter. Let cool for 1 minute.
- Add in the vanilla and sugar and whisk to combine.
- Use a fork to mix in the eggs, one at a time.
- Add in the cocoa powder and mix well.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before making the frosting.
- Create the frosting by blending the ingredients together with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth.
- Spread frosting over brownies and allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing brownie batter; stop when dry ingredients are fully combined.
- Double the recipe for a larger batch in a 9x13 baking dish; adjust baking time accordingly.
- Consider melting semi-sweet chocolate chips over baked brownies for an alternative frosting.
- Substitute butter with the same amount of canola, corn, or coconut oil.
- Cooled and frosted brownies can stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy them while they're still fresh for the best taste.
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