Chocolate Syrup Brownies
These Chocolate Syrup Brownies are a family favorite. Incredibly tender and absolutely irresistible, they’ll become your family’s favorite brownie recipe!
Years ago, I shared these rich, moist gems with a group of neighbors and set my reputation as a baker from that day forward. But don’t worry, this Easy Brownie Recipe is simple to make!
Why You Must Make
- I have been making these Chocolate Syrup Brownies for decades. As did my mom.
- They’re super moist and tender and each bite immediately melts in your mouth.
- In fact, this Hershey brownie recipe is so rich and gooey, that it’s best just to place the jelly roll pan on the counter or picnic table, and let everyone scoop out their own serving.
Cutting perfect slices can be a major challenge. Check out my post on How to Cut Perfect Bar Cookies for my best tips—though these brownies are finicky when it comes to slicing perfect squares. But they’re delicious!!! These brownies are perfect for a picnic or pitch-in. They will be the first dessert to disappear!!!
Recipe Tips
This Best Brownie Recipe has been around for decades. I use the recipe card in my mom’s handwriting and the details are minimal. It’s just not that difficult of a recipe.
- I’d been able to purchase cans of Hershey’s chocolate syrup that contained the exact amount needed for this recipe on occasion. Other times, I needed to buy a larger container and measure out 1½ cups. So either size is a good option. Note: Hershey’s no longer offers chocolate syrup in a can.
- My husband likes to use the extra syrup to make chocolate milk. He’s a big kid at heart!
- Baking powder often expires before you use it all. Check the expiration date before you start this recipe so you’re not stuck with a halfway-made batch of brownies and outdated leavener.
- PRO-Tip: To check the potency of your baking powder, just put a spoonful in a cup of very hot or even boiling water. If it’s still good, the mixture will bubble vigorously.
- When making the frosting, let the mixture boil for a full 30 seconds to ensure that the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Chocolate chips don’t melt as easily as chocolate bars. Make sure to whisk in the chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth, so your icing will be silky smooth. Chopping them first will help.
Ingredient Notes
- Kitchen Staples – Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Salt, Milk, Large Eggs
- Butter – At room temperature for easy incorporation.
- Vanilla – Use real vanilla extract, never imitation or artificially flavored.
- Chocolate Syrup – 1½ cups Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
- Baking Powder – Make sure it hasn’t expired. See tips above on how to test its freshness.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips – Chop to help them melt more easily.
When my oldest, Tom, was a toddler, I took a pan of these frosted brownies to a cookout with a bunch of Bill’s coworkers and their families. I was hugely pregnant with Katie and totally exhausted by the time we left the gathering. Driving home, I leaned back and closed my eyes.
But before too long, Bill and I both noticed that it was strangely silent in the car. Our usually chattering boy must have fallen asleep. I turned around only to find him covered in chocolate. Unfortunately, we had placed the pan of leftover brownies on the seat next to him and he decided to dig in with his hands. So tasty, he just couldn’t resist. Do you blame him? Is there any wonder he’s a chocoholic now at age 27? If that isn’t an endorsement for these brownies, I don’t know what is!
Frequently Asked Questions
Since many retro recipes for these brownies call for a can of Hershey’s syrup, it’s good to know that those cans used to contain 1½ cups of syrup. This product has been discontinued, but you can still find a squeezable 24-ounce container and measure out the amount needed.
When Chocolate Syrup Brownies are done, the edges will pull away from the side of the pan, and the middle will look set. You can carefully tap the center with your finger and if it pops back up, the brownies are fully cooked. A toothpick inserted in the center may come out with a few moist crumbs, but as long as there’s no batter on it, the brownies should be fully cooked.
They will keep well at room temperature for 3-4 days. Cover any exposed brownie edges with plastic wrap so they don’t dry out. These will also freeze well for up to 2 months. Freeze for a few hours uncovered, then when the frosting is frozen, cover with plastic wrap or foil to prevent freezer burn.
Use your chocolate syrup as a topping for your ice cream sundaes, to make chocolate milk, chocolate milkshakes, or hot chocolate.
No, since the syrup is liquid it will mess with the consistency of the dough or batter when used instead of chocolate or cocoa in other recipes.
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Chocolate Syrup Brownies
A retro recipe from my mom for super moist, frosted brownies flavored with Hershey's chocolate syrup!
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups chocolate syrup (I used 1 can Hershey's Chocolate Syrup)
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Icing:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (chop to help them melt more easily!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Grease 10 x 15-inch pan (jelly roll pan) and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350º.
- Beat butter and sugar till creamy and light in color. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and syrup. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk into syrup mixture.
- Pour into prepared pan. Spread evenly in the pan with the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
- Bake for 22-30 minutes or till a slight imprint remains when the center of the brownies is touched. Do not overbake. My pan is one of those old insulated pans so it takes 30 minutes to bake. Most likely yours will cook in much less time.
- Make the icing by putting butter, milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat until butter and sugar are melted. Bring to a boil, and boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips.
- Stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is slightly thickened. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Cool slightly before pouring over the cool or just slightly warm brownies.
- Let frosted brownies sit till the frosting is firm. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
The cans of Hershey's syrup have been discontinued. You can buy jugs of the same product with the ice cream toppings, so just measure 1 ½ cups.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 176Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 2g
61 Comments on “Chocolate Syrup Brownies”
Is this the original recipe from the Hersheys label? I’m making these 4 coworkers as a Valentine’s treat and want them 2 b perfect.
It certainly could be a Hershey’s recipe…it’s a decades-old recipe from my mom and she got it from her cousin.
What a fun recipe, we love Hershey’s chocolate syrup. I love using it in these brownies!
My whole family couldn’t get over how good this brownies are!! It was definitely a huge hit!
These brownies were out of this world amazing! Everyone loved them!
Yum! What a heavenly dessert. This is a new favorite in our house.
jaja, that’s a good chocolate story, though I can also imagine the cleaning up of the car seat…!
These are definitely worth trying my friend!
Oh boy! Chocolate syrup brownies?! Looks so decadent!
Liz, you work magic in your kitchen. Truly! Love the look of these brownies!
When I saw the picture my first thought was how perfectly they are sliced.
Chocolate ans strawberries, oh my! Thanks for stopping by Granny’s Down Home Sassy Southern Cooking.
Debra
How unusual with the chocolate syrup…looks wonderful as per usual. Have a great rest of the week, Liz! 🙂
I would have done the same thing sitting next to a plate of your brownies!
Oh boy, loving these! They look so chocolate-y and delicious !
Lizzy,
I could eat 10 of those brownies. I usually don’t make brownies from scratch because I love the Ghirardelli mixes so much. Pinned for later.
Annamaria
My grandma’s recipe for brownies uses Hershey’s syrup. I’m going to have to dig it out to compare…because those are seriously amazing brownies. Yours look very similar too…and gorgeous as always!
These look so super decadent! Yummmm!
Liz,
why is it that when you bake, everything looks like ART…
but when I do, well, it just looks like a brownie!!!!
xxxx
LOVE that story about your son. CLASSIC>
How cool!!! I never would have thought to use chocolate syrup in brownies-they look delish!
I’ve never made Chocolate Syrup Brownies but now I have a strong urge! These look amazing Liz!
These brownies look so good, just what my Monday afternoon needs!
You always make the best looking brownies that make me so sad I’m allergic to chocolate. I can’t believe you made these with chocolate syrup.
haha you always know there is something up when the kids are too quiet! That’s a cute memory! I look forward to trying these brownies with the chocolate syrup – yummm!
haha you always know there is something up when the kids are too quiet! That’s a cute memory! I look forward to trying these brownies with the chocolate syrup – yjmmm!
Thank you for sharing a family recipe with us! Looks sinful. >:)
A classic!
Liz – You’ve outdone yourself again! Amazing looking brownies. Want!
That’s an adorable story about Tom, Liz! I don’t blame him for devouring the rest of the brownies – hell, I’d do that now and I’m in my 30s! Chocoholics for life. These brownies look incredibly moist ‘n delicious. Perfect for a picnic or a meal for one 😉
HAHA aw that is such a cute story about your son. If I was sitting next to a pan of these brownies I don’t know how I could resist either. I hope you got pics of him covered in chocolate to torment him with now all these years later!
Oh my word those look good!
What a funny story – you almost always know something is up when kids or dogs are quiet! Wish I could try these brownies, they look decadent!
Great story Liz & really great brownies. When our older daughter was little, I went to put some cookies in my husband’s lunch and found that she had eaten all of the middles from a half a bag or oreos and put the cookie parts back in the jar. We never could figure out when she managed to find the time to do it – hilarious!
Oh Liz that story with Tom is hysterical! Also I bet I would have been that kid. Who can resist?
They do look moist, gooey and delicious!
ela h.
What beautiful.brownies Lizzy!:)
What a sweet chocoholic story!
These brownies look sinfully decadent and divine!
LOL, I always find kids silently finishing off some goodies cute! And the look on their face with the smudge as if they were guilty! Like Tom, I’m a chocolate fan too!
Julie
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These definitely look like brownies that have been made over years and years, a great classic!
No surprise that your baby boy is brilliant!!! It might be too dangerous to put a pan around me…I think the whole thing would disappear!
My mouth is watering, even though it’s time for breakfast!
I used to bake these Brownies years ago, for my kids. I forgot all about them until now! They look great Liz!
Oh Liz these brownies are calling my name! I am making a grocery list as we speak and Hershey;s syrup may or may not be going on there…YUM!!
Hah, your boy rocks. I can imagine doing the exact same thing, I can’t be trusted. Heh.
Love the story about that back seat bandit. I was needing a good and gooey brownie for the fourth. Thanks!
Liz,
love these brownies!! your Tom sounds like my Madeline, she is only 3 and a chocoholic!! I can only imagine your surprise when you turned around and found him covered in chocolate! I once found Madeline in her room, sneaking like 3 mini chocolate candies into her mouth. she had chocolate all over her mouth and candy wrappers everywhere. When I asked what she was doing and where she got the candy from, she was like, “I don’t know. .” 😛
We have made a very similar recipe to this twice in the past month. It is so easy and is always a hit. Perfect for a picnic too!!
Haha! What a great story about your son! Sounds like my kind of kid. 🙂 Dig in with both hands!
I love these! I confess that I usually make boxed brownies, but I ALWAYS buy the kind that come with the little packet of chocolate syrup to squeeze in. So moist and chocoately. I’m 100% sure that your homemade version would be way more amazing!
Cute story about your son. I don’t think I’d be able to resist digging in neither. I’d imagine he needed a hosing down after, lol. They do look incredibly moist and decadent. Despite then being hard to cut too, you managed it perfectly. 🙂
THey sure to look moist and delicious.
Can you blame your son I think I would have done the same sitting next to a pan of these lovely looking treats 😀 I love old family recipes nothing beats them they always taste the best.
These brownies looks divine and so decadent! Definitely perfect for Sunday Supper!
That’s such a cute and funny story about your son, Liz! I bet you will never let him forget that one! I have to say I think I might have done the same as him, though … even as an adult! The brownies do sound totally addictive! 🙂
These brownies sound and look amazing. I just bought chocolate syrup after a long time… I may have to make these for the family. 🙂
LOL such a sweet memory of your son!!! <3
But I would have done the same… even now! hehehe
These look incredibly moist and rich. Love that you used an entire can of Hershey’s chocolate syrup. That takes me back.
I’m thinking Nutella instead of chocolate syrup! Your slices or squares are always so perfect!
Yay! I have some of the Hershey’s chocolate syrup in my fridge and now I know what to make with it.
Interesting brownies.. Using chocolate syrup sounds new and I definitely should try them 🙂
Glad you got to shut your eyes for a few minutes Liz, sounds like you had some cleaning up to do when you got home! The brownies look great:@)
Super cute story, Liz…There really is nothing like having young children around. Speaking of family, love that your brownie recipe is passed down from your mother…Desserts loaded with love are always more delicious =)