Quick Easy Fudgey Brownies

Name: Quick Fudgey Brownies Recipe | Hersheyland
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 24 brownies
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 3/4 cup butter or margarine (1-1/2 sticks); 1-1/2 cups sugar plus 2 tablespoons; 3 eggs; 1-1/2 tsps vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup nuts chopped (optional)

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:: 2 Hr. 45 Min.
Bake:: 33 Min.
Prep:: 12 Min.
Skill Level:: Beginner
Yields:: 24 brownies

There's nothing better than homemade brownies! From beginner to savvy baker, this quick fudgey brownies recipe is the most versatile and essential brownie recipe. It has a dense, moist texture and a chocolaty taste, making it perfect for any occasion. We've included a bunch of brownie variations like the chocolate and peanut butter Chippy Chewy Brownies or the decadent Rocky Road Brownies filled with chocolate chips, nuts and marshmallows.

Thick, fudgy brownies are always a crowd-pleasing treat, and this Quick Easy Fudgey Brownie recipe is no exception! We have many easy brownie recipes that will delight a crowd, like these indulgent, ultra-chocolaty Fudge-Topped Brownies.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Bake Time: 33 minutes
Cool Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups

HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
3/4 cup

butter or margarine (1-1/2 sticks)
1-1/2 cups

sugar plus 2 tablespoons
3

eggs
1-1/2 tsps

vanilla extract
1 cup

all-purpose flour
1 cup

nuts chopped (optional)

READY TO MAKE THIS?

Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 

oven

13x9x2-inch pan

microwave

microwave-safe bowl

measuring cups

rubber scraper

wire rack

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Place chocolate chips and butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Add sugar; stir with spoon until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour and nuts, if desired; stir until well blended. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars Makes about 24 brownies.

Brownie Variations:

Chippy Chewy Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed, stirring in 1 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips with flour. Bake as directed.

Cakelike Brownies: Stir in 1/2 cup milk with eggs and vanilla. Increase flour to 1-1/2 cups. Bake as directed.

Cream Cheese Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed, using 4 eggs. Spread in prepared pan. Beat 8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons flour. Soon mixture over brownie batter; swirl with knife to marble. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

Rocky Road Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed; bake 30 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with 2 cups miniature marshmallows, 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1 cup chopped nuts over brownies. Bake another 3 minutes or until topping melts together.

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