Description
Rich chocolate Hershey’s delight brownies offer pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts. Chocolate lovers can savor this classic American treat with layers of intense cocoa flavor that satisfy sweet cravings perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz / 454 g) Hershey’s syrup
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, melted (no substitutes)
- ½ cup (113 g) butter (no substitutes, to be melted)
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4 tbsps cocoa
- 4 tbsps milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 10 by 15 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create Base Mixture: Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then thoroughly blend with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition.
- Develop Batter Consistency: Fold in vanilla extract, then gradually sift flour into the mixture, stirring consistently to prevent lumps. Pour Hershey’s chocolate syrup and mix until color and texture become uniform. If desired, gently fold in chopped nuts.
- Bake Brownies: Transfer batter to the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Prepare Icing: While brownies bake, microwave butter, cocoa powder, and milk until boiling. In a separate bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar with the hot cocoa mixture, beating until smooth. Add remaining milk and vanilla extract, adjusting liquid for desired spreading consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Allow brownies to cool for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven. Spread icing evenly across the warm surface. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts over the icing. Let brownies cool completely at room temperature before cutting into square servings.
Notes
- Temperature Precision: Maintain exact 350°F oven temperature for perfect brownie texture and even baking.
- Mixing Mastery: Blend butter and sugar thoroughly until creamy to ensure smooth, rich brownie base.
- Toothpick Test: Check brownies at 35 minutes; moist crumbs indicate ideal moisture level for fudgy consistency.
- Icing Technique: Pour hot cocoa mixture into confectioners’ sugar gradually to prevent lumps and achieve silky smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg