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    Home » Cookie Recipes » Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

    Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

    Date: November 14, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    These Dark Chocolate Brownies are a decadent dessert sensation when made with the double chocolate of semi sweet chips and cocoa.

    • Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
    • Dulce de Leche
    • Making Your Own Dulce de Leche
    • Difference Between Dulce de Leche and Caramel
    • Recipe
    24Bite: Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe
by Christian Guzman
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    Ingredients

    ingredients for dark chocolate brownies on a countertop

    When making these dark chocolate brownies, I’ve used two semi-sweet chocolates. Although it’s not crucial, I recommend that you try them, at least once. If you use milk chocolate, you’ll get a different color and flavor.

    Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa

    The Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa is a completely different taste and color, especially the color. Special Dark is, like its name, very dark. You can see it in the photos just how dark and fudgy the brownies look. That’s what you crave!

    It’s okay to use regular cocoa, if that’s what you have. The brownies are still very good. The Special Dark cocoa just makes everything better.

    Dulce de Leche

    Although this is optional for this recipe, I highly recommend it. It enhances the fudgy, moist texture of the dark chocolate brownies. And, yes, it really does taste as good as it sounds.

    Nestle El Mejor Nido La Lechera Authentic Dulce de Leche

    You can purchase Dulce de Leche in the sweetened condensed milk aisle. It’s made by the same company.

    Making Your Own Dulce de Leche

    I’ve seen recipes for both the Instant Pot and Crock Pot for making your own Dulce de Leche from sweetened condensed milk. You really don’t need to go to all that trouble since it’s easy to purchase it already made. But, if you want to make it yourself, use extreme care with one of those recipes, just in case.

    I really like the idea of making Dulce de Leche from scratch, though. Alton Brown explains every step on the Food Network. He’s always very thorough and there’s even a video.

    16 square pieces of dark chocolate brownies

    Difference Between Dulce de Leche and Caramel

    Dulce de Leche isn’t actually a true caramel. It may look and taste a lot like caramel, but true caramel is made with water. Dulce de Leche, on the other hand, is made with dairy milk.

    We use Dulce de Leche frequently. La Lechera also packages it in a squeeze bottle. It works perfectly for coffee and ice cream.

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    Chopped Pecans

    When using any kind of chopped nuts in baking, don’t simply use the nuts as they come chopped from the bag. They’re never small enough.

    I gave these pecans a little bit more of a loose chopping before I added them. I add just over half of the chopped pecans to the mix. As you can see, I added a generous amount to the top as well.

    They stick really well in that gooey caramel. So delicious.

    24Bite: Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe
by Christian Guzman

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    4.86 from 41 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 178kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    These Dark Chocolate Brownies are a decadent dessert sensation when made with the double chocolate of semi sweet chips and cocoa.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 8" x 8" baking dish

    Ingredients

    Dry Ingredients

    • ½ cup All Purpose Flour
    • ⅓ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Hershey's Semi Sweet
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt

    Wet Ingredients

    • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 2 large Eggs

    Extras

    • ½ cup Chocolate Chips
    • ⅔ cup Pecans, chopped, divided
    • 6 ounces La Lechera Dulce de Leche, optional
    • Baking Spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350℉.
    • In small mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Set aside.
    • In medium mixing bowl, stir together all wet ingredients. (This can all be done by hand. A mixer isn't necessary.)
    • Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not over stir. It may still be a little lumpy.
    • Stir in chocolate chips and ½ CUP chopped pecans.
    • Spray baking dish with baking spray. Pour batter into dish and smooth the top.
    • Evenly distribute about 5 or 6 dollops of Dulce de Leche on top (optional). Swirl it around a little with a blunt knife. The caramel should still be sitting on the top and not mixed in fully. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top and press them into the caramel slightly.
    • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares. The top will form a bit of a crust and it may be cracked a little, exposing a moist interior. Do not overbake. Makes 16 servings.



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    Notes

    If you like, you can use parchment paper to line the baking dish. Be sure to spray it with cooking spray.
    Regular cocoa powder can be substituted but it won’t have the same flavor or color.
    The Dulce de Leche is optional but I highly recommend it. It keeps the brownies moist and fudgy.
    Nutrition Facts
    Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 178 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 68mg3%
    Carbohydrates 28g9%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 24g27%
    Protein 3g6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chewy caramel brownies, double chocolate brownies, dulce de leche brownies, fudgy brownies, ooey gooey brownies, semi sweet brownies
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    1. Ann says

      January 19, 2023 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      These look like box brownies, which is exactly my goal for homemade brownies! Excited to give these a try! Thanks for the recipe share!

      Reply
    2. Maggie says

      January 19, 2023 at 1:32 pm

      Incredibly delicious. My family and I, we ate every last crumb.

      Reply
    3. Gwynn says

      January 20, 2023 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      These brownies are such a treat and so delicious and indulgent!

      Reply
    4. Jamie says

      January 22, 2023 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Awesome! This Dark Chocolate brownie looks absolutely delicious! The color and texture make this so enticing and tempting! Kids will definitely love this, an instant favorite too!

      Reply
    5. Amy Liu Dong says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I love this! This is so delicious and so easy to make.
      I am going to make this at home!

      Reply

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