Rich Chocolate Brownies

Name: Rich Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FROSTING:; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

I'm one of those people who need chocolate on a regular basis. I looked high and low for a rich brownie recipe that called for cocoa instead of chocolate squares...and this is it. My family loves these brownies - they never last more than a day at our house. -Karen Trapp, North Weymouth, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons warm water
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat in butter. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to batter and mix well.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, combine the cocoa and butter. Combine the water and coffee granules; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in sugar until smooth. Frost brownies.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 257 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Rich Chocolate Brownies in Taste of Home February/March 1996

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amsm

Jan 15, 2018

Yummy! These brownies are moist and chewy with a great chocolate flavor. They were quick and easy to prepare. I only left out the coffee in the frosting because I didn't have any. I think they are great without it!
Robin

Jan 14, 2018

I made it and it was good!
s_pants

Oct 1, 2017

Very good. I did not use the icing because I did not have the confectioners' sugar on hand, but added a few mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter. These satisfied my "need" for chocolate in a big way!.
foodz

Feb 28, 2017

I've made this recipe many times and it's absolutely awesome. No changes at all and it's easy peasy to make. The frosting is delicious and I also use it on a chocolate layer cake.....mmmmm!!! Cannot get the stars to rate, but it's a 5 star!!
Kelly_m14

Sep 18, 2016

Turned out more cake-like than in the picture, but still very good. I skipped the frosting to save on time, so can't really rate that part. I added about a 1/3 cup each pecans and chocolate chips to the batter to fancy it up a bit since I was skipping the frosting. Quick and easy, so you really don't need to buy a mix again!
dschultz01

Jul 24, 2016

Delicious brownies! I did not make the frosting after reading previous reviews, and they were great without it!
Starlakay

Jan 5, 2016

Very rich and moist! Better than any other recipe I have tried. I did not use the instant coffee as we are not into that kind of coffee. I used brewed coffee in place of the water but I did need to add more to make the frosting spreadable just a few extra drops to make it spreadable. My husband really enjoyed these and said he could taste the coffee in the frosting. Make sure you have Ice cream to off set the richness of these brownies. I will make these again.
vewebber58

Nov 13, 2015

Very good brownies! I only added one half a teaspoon of instant coffee to the frosting, and even that was too much - I'd leave it out if I made the frosting again. Actually, I don't care for frosting, period, and I'd rather just make the brownies and leave them unfrosted. These were very soft and delicious, and I'd make them again without hesitation.
laura70

Mar 1, 2015

A richer brownie recipe for when you have a taste for frosted brownies. I don't usually like coffee in brownies but this was really good,
MOTCook

Jul 20, 2014

With the exception of the frosting recipe, this is the Hershey's Best Brownies I have been making for years. When I made them the first time, my husband said don't bother making any other recipe!