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    Published: Jun 24, 2022 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Hershey Cocoa Brownies

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    three fudge brownies with one bite taken stacked on white marble with crumbs nearby

    Who doesn't love a good brownie? These Hershey Cocoa Brownies are fudgy, chocolatey and absolutely delish! Rich and decadent, they are the perfect dessert for any occasion.

    This recipe for Hershey Cocoa Brownies is easy to follow and produces delicious results every time. So next time you're in the mood for some amazing brownies, give this recipe a try!

    six chocolate fudge brownies stacked.

    Why you will love recipe

    You will love this one bowl recipe for moist, fudgy brownies. They take no more time than box mixes, but the flavor and texture is better. Since you are making them from scratch, there are also no preservatives in them.

    Double the batch and freeze a pan of them for unexpected guests! Fresh fudgy brownies were never easier!

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    • Why you will love recipe
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Hershey Cocoa Brownies
    • Serving suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Top Tips
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
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    Ingredients needed

    • All purpose flour
    • Salt
    • Hershey Cocoa powder - regular unsweetened baking cocoa.
    • Baking powder
    • Butter - Unsalted.
    • Sugar - Granulated.
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    bowls of flour, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, eggs and vanilla on a white marble background

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to make Hershey Cocoa Brownies

    You can do the two bowl method or one bowl method with these brownies.

    Two Bowl Method: You cream the butter, sugar, and eggs in one bowl, and mix the cocoa powder & flour in a separate bowl.

    One Bowl Method: Or for less clean up, you can first cream the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt on top and use a spatula (or mixer on slow!) to mix the dry ingredients.

    Just make sure to break up any small lumps of cocoa powder while mixing.

    Step 1. Measure your ingredients

    Preheat your oven to 350 F, and either grease or line your brownie pan with parchment or aluminum foil. This lets you simply lift the entire square of brownies out of the pan after baking!

    Measure out the Hershey's Cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Let your butter soften to room temperature.

    carton of eggs, sift for flour, bowl of cocoa, stick of butter, bottle of vanilla on a white marble background.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post

    Step 2. Mix the ingredients

    Cream the butter, sugar, and eggs. Add the vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, baking powder, & cocoa powder. You can use a wooden spoon, spatula, or a electric hand mixer.

    bowl of butter, cocoa powder, bottle of vanilla, and eggs.

    Stir with either a spatula or with electric mixer on the slow setting. Be sure to scrape the sides with the spatula to mix everything well.

    brownie batter in white bowl with beaters nearby.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 3. Bake & cut your brownies

    After baking the brownies, let them cool 10 minutes. Turn out and cut into 9 brownies.

    nine brownies freshly cut from pan.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving suggestions

    These moist, fudgy brownies are delicious just by themselves, or with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.

    Love brownies? See our Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, Mummy Brownies, Crinkle Brownie Cookies, and Hocus Pocus Brownies.

    three fudge brownies with one bite taken stacked on white marble.

    Substitutions

    Any unsweetened cocoa powder will work. Substitute vegetable oil for the butter if you want to keep these non dairy also.

    Variations

    If your are a dark chocolate fan, try making these regular Hershey cocoa brownies with Hershey's Dark Cocoa powder for even more intensely chocolatey brownies.

    Equipment

    • glass 8 x 8 square cake pan
    • silicone 8 x 8 square cake pan
    • silicone spatula
    • Mixing bowls

    Having the right size brownie pan is essential to the right texture for brownies. Using the right tools makes preparation and clean up super easy also!

    Top Tips

    • If you double the recipe, make two pans of brownies. Don't use a single 9 x 13" pan, use two 8 x 8 square pans. The texture will be better.
    • Substitute vegetable oil for the butter if you want to be non dairy fudge brownies.
    • If using salted butter, omit the salt listed in the recipe.
    • If using a glass baking dish, line with aluminum foil, then spray with non stick spray. You will be able to lift the brownies out and peel the foil off for an easy clean up.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I freeze the brownie batter and bake these later?

    Yes! You can cover a pan of uncooked brownies and freeze them. Let them defrost first, then bake at the recipe temperature and time like normal.

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    Hershey Cocoa Brownies

    Who doesn't love a good brownie? These Hershey Cocoa Brownies are fudgy, chocolatey and absolutely delish! Rich, chocolatey, and decadent, they are the perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe for Hershey Cocoa Brownies is simple to follow and produces delicious results every time. So next time you're in the mood for some brownies, give this recipe a try!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    cooling10 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 9 Brownies
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • 1 8 x 8 square glass cake pan (or)
    • 1 8 x 8 square silicone cake pan
    • 1 Silicone spatula
    • 1 large mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsweetened Hershey Cocoa powder
    • ½ cup butter, softened
    • 1 cup white granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease or spray with non stick spray an 8 x 8 square baking pan. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs and mix well.
      ½ cup butter, softened, 1 cup white granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
    • Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix with a spatula, breaking up any small lumps in the cocoa powder. (You can also mix the flour, cocoa powder, and salt separately in another bowl to make breaking up cocoa powder lumps easier).
      ½ cup all purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened Hershey Cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt
    • Mix about 50 strokes, or until flour and cocoa are mixed into the sugar, butter, and egg mixture.
    • Scrape the batter into the prepared 8 x 8 square baking pan, smooth out evenly.
    • Put pan of batter into the preheated oven, bake for 30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the middle. Brownies are done if the toothpick comes out clean. If not, bake another 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • If you double the recipe, make two pans of brownies. Don't use a single 9 x 13" pan, use two 8 x 8 square pans. The texture will be better.
    • Substitute vegetable oil for the butter if you want to be non dairy fudge brownies.
    • If using salted butter, omit the salt listed in the recipe.
    • If using a glass baking dish, line with aluminum foil, then spray with non stick spray. You will be able to lift the brownies out and peel the foil off for an easy clean up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Heather Avallone says

      August 05, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      At first I didn’t think these brownies would be very good. When I put all the ingredients together it was very thick, but they turned out delicious and helped me and my daughter with our sugar/ chocolate craving!

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