Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate, these ultimate brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream. Topped with a smooth buttercream frosting, they are irresistibly delicious!
Equipment
- 13x9x2-inch baking pan or two 8-inch square baking pans
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
- spatula
Ingredients
- ¾ cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ cup butter or margarine melted (divided)
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- One-bowl buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan or two 8-inch square baking pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cocoa and baking soda.
- Add ⅓ cup melted butter and boiling water.
- Stir until the mixture thickens.
- Mix in the sugar, eggs, and remaining ⅓ cup melted butter until smooth.
- Add the flour, vanilla extract, and salt, blending completely.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes for a rectangular pan or 30-35 minutes for square pans, or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Frost with one-bowl buttercream frosting and cut into squares before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
For an extra indulgent treat, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with melted chocolate.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of ruby port or a rich Cabernet Sauvignon for a decadent chocolate experience.
Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 18 g