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If you have a container of Hershey's cocoa in your pantry, chances are you have all the other stuff to make a batch of the best brownies. You may think you can't bake but just give this simple recipe a shot for the best homemade brownies your family will love.
They are moist, chocolaty, rich and sweet.
Just be forewarned, you will most likely indulge on the batter before you even make the brownies; it tastes so decadent and delicious.
I love to add chopped walnuts because, hey, you can't neglect getting those omega 3 fatty acids that are so healthy. (haha)
If you are going to make something for a bake sale, family picnic or just an anytime dessert go for the Hershey's cocoa brownies.
Be sure to pick up a gallon of milk or you will certainly be disappointed as these brownies are best enjoyed washed down with a glass of that wonderful elixir derived from a cow's mammary glands.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts(optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Stir together butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl. Add eggs; beat well with spoon. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in nuts, if desired. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Prepare CREAMY BROWNIE FROSTING; spread over brownies. Cut into squares. About 16 brownies.
CREAMY BROWNIE FROSTING
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Beat butter, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla in small bowl until blended. Add powdered sugar and milk; beat to spreading consistency. About 1 cup frosting.
Hershey's cocoa is so versatile and many recipes call for this stuff so please look at the Hershey's kitchen website for more great dessert ideas.
www.hersheys.com/recipes/home.asp
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Comments
Thanks so much for posting. My daughter and I were all set to make the brownies, when we realized the brownie recipe on the cocoa can was not on the current can! We absolutely love this recipe and will not make boxed brownies ever again!
Brownies turned out perfect, but the "creamy frosting" is just that... very runny. Takes a little tweaking, but she's right, they're the best brownies I've ever had. Thanks!
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