Unleash the ultimate chocolate experience with Hershey’s Best Brownies, a recipe that promises deep cocoa flavors enriched with smooth, semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for any chocolate lover’s craving, these brownies offer a rich, fudgy texture with the option to add nuts for an extra crunch.
Ready to impress your friends and family with a batch of these delectable treats? Here’s how to bake Hershey’s Best Brownies to perfection, ensuring a gooey center and a beautifully cracked top.
Decadent Delights: Mastering Hershey’s Best Brownies
These brownies are not just about indulging in chocolate; they’re about creating moments of joy that come from baking something truly special. Follow these steps and tips to bake brownies that are consistently irresistible.
Tips for Baking Perfect Brownies:
- Quality Ingredients: Use good quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips, as they are the main flavor carriers.
- No Overmixing: Mix the ingredients just until combined to avoid affecting the texture.
- Check Consistency: The batter should be thick and glossy. If it’s too runny, the brownies will be cakey rather than fudgy.
- Don’t Overbake: Remove the brownies from the oven when a few moist crumbs stick to a toothpick this is the secret to moist, chewy brownies.
- Cool Completely: Let the brownies cool in the pan to set properly before slicing, ensuring clean cuts without crumbling.

Recipe for Hershey’s Best Brownies:
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 24 brownies
- Equipment: 9×13 inch baking pan
Bring a touch of Hershey’s magic to your kitchen with these easy-to-make brownies.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine Butter, Sugar, and Vanilla: In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well with a spoon after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in Cocoa: Add cocoa powder, beating thoroughly until the mixture is well blended.
- Blend Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir these into the cocoa mixture until just blended.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips: Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, cut into bars and serve.
Savor Every Bite!
With Hershey’s Best Brownies, you’re not just baking; you’re crafting a chocolate masterpiece that’s sure to become a go-to for comfort and celebration alike. Enjoy the deep chocolate flavor and rich texture that make these brownies a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
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Hershey’s Best Brownies
Bring a touch of Hershey’s magic to your kitchen with these easy-to-make brownies.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine Butter, Sugar, and Vanilla: In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well with a spoon after each addition until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in Cocoa: Add cocoa powder, beating thoroughly until the mixture is well blended.
- Blend Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir these into the cocoa mixture until just blended.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips: Fold in nuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, cut into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
