Description
Rich Hershey’s Delight Brownies offer chocolate paradise with deep cocoa intensity and silky smooth ganache. Bold chocolate lovers discover pure indulgence in each fudgy, decadent square that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) can Hershey’s syrup
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Butter and Fats:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter (no substitutes, to be melted)
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, melted (no substitutes)
Flavoring and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly coat a 10 by 15 inch (25 by 38 centimeters) baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then thoroughly blend with granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, vigorously mixing after each addition to ensure a uniform texture.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, stirring until completely integrated into the batter.
- Gradually sift the flour into the mixture, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and achieve a silky consistency.
- Pour the Hershey’s chocolate syrup into the batter, mixing until the color and texture become completely uniform.
- If desired, gently fold chopped nuts into the brownie mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- While brownies bake, prepare the icing by microwaving butter, cocoa powder, and of milk until it reaches a boiling point.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar with the hot cocoa mixture, beating until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Add remaining milk and vanilla extract to the icing, adjusting liquid to achieve desired spreading consistency.
- Allow brownies to cool for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Spread the prepared icing evenly across the warm brownie surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional chopped nuts over the icing for extra texture and flavor.
- Let the brownies cool completely at room temperature before cutting into square servings.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and better brownie texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense brownies that lose their soft, delicate crumb.
- Test brownie doneness by inserting a toothpick – a few moist crumbs are perfect, indicating a fudgy center.
- Cocoa mixture for icing can be adjusted with milk to achieve desired spreading consistency.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat squares that hold their shape.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg