Double Chocolate Brownies

(5 stars based on 66 reviews)

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Try one of our "desert safe" recipes to send to your loved one overseas. This recipe has been tested in our kitchen and does meet Middle East guidelines, as well as U.S. Postal Service mailing regulations.

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Ingredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
2 large eggs

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 325º F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.

HEAT shortening, sugar and water in medium saucepan to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup morsels; stir until smooth.

ADD eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add in flour mixture. Stir in remaining morsels. Spread into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cut into squares.

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DELICIOUS!!!

Pamela Overstreet from , Jonesboro, AR

I was wanting to find a recipe for brownies that had a stronger chocolate flavor than the boxed mixes. My husband is a brownie fanatic, and this hit the jackpot!!! We love it!
Absolutely Wonderful

Lisa Schwartz from MADISON, AL

I have made these brownies for years. The recipe that I have uses 1/3 Cup butter though, not the shortening. I make them for co-workers and friends for their birthdays. They are very disappointed if I don't make them.
Sent these to my hubby in Iraq

Jennifer Saxer from Fort Hood, TX

I made & sent these to my husband, who is in Iraq for a year & I got the ravest reviews from him & the guys he shared them with. I will be making these again for the guys while they are still there.
Great!

COLLEEN HARRIGAN from Delmar, NY

I altered the recipe and replaced the Chocolate Chips with Butterscotch Chips and frosted with a white buttercream frosting. They were out of this world. I also doubled the size and used a 9x13 pan and cooked them for 40 minutes. They were perfection!
Wonderful Brownies

Suzanne Vestal from METAMORA, IL

I had planned to bring brownies to some friends home to eat while we played cards, I went to my cupboard only to find I didn't have a mix. So I went online and searched brownie recipes and found this simple and wonderful brownie recipe. I always keep chocolate morsels on hand -- so it was great for me, no trip to the store get a mix -- they are so good and easy to make, I might just be done with those mixes, the moistness and flavor just can't compare, thank you for sharing this with all of us bakers.
Double chocolate double good

rebecca Baldwin from COLBERT, WA

We really enjoyed these extra chocolate-y brownies!! They were easy to make and everyone who tried them asked for more!
So good!

Maggie Wilson from Springfield, OH

I really enjoy these brownies. They're easy to make and they are so moist and delicious! My husband and his friends loved getting these in their care packages!
Yum!

Kimberly Kisner from SAN ANTONIO, TX

These are really pretty darn good. I double the recipe and bake in a 9X13 pan for about 40 minutes. I like to use plain semi-sweet chips in the batter itself, and then use the peanut butter/chocolate swirl chips to add in at the last bit.
browies

erin crawford from SALT LAKE CITY, UT

i make these for my family and friends. they all love them
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Sloane Barnett from TITUSVILLE, FL

YUMMMMMMMM, THE ARE VERY CHOCOLATEY, AND GOOIE. GREAT FOR ANY OCCASION, AND KIDS LOVE THEM
ohhhhh yeah!!!!

Heather Pederson from SAFFORD, AZ

This is soooo good for not having any butter, I was scared about that but they are very moist and VERY chocolatey!!!!! I would feel comfortable sending these to our troops over seas anyday! thx!
Double chocolate brownie

LINDA Stokes from PALMERTON, PA

I pulled up this recipe for a friend. I let my 16 year old daughter help me with it. She had no problem and the product was great . Good work. We will be shipping tons over.
Double Chocolate Brownies

Mary Keeling from Paragould, AR

This recipe is pretty simple but having to bring this to boil is just a little to much for a good recipe most people like to just mix and bake it. But over all its not bad recipe will send this one to my son also to try it while he's gone over seas.
GREAT BROWNIES

Elizabeth Eckley from SEBRING, OH

I made these for a potluck dinner... they were gone in minutes. I added icing and decorated them with fall icing decorations. Next time I think I will have to double the batch! they simply melt in your mouth!
Fabulous Ideas

Tammy Smith from Wichita, KS

Thank you Nestle for thinking of our troops overseas! My husband is in Qatar right now and he's starting to get sick of the food over there, so this will be a nice treat for him.
You did it again, Nestle!!!

K Collins from SIOUX CITY, IA

I was browsing the web looking for recipes that I could make and send to my nephew who is in Iraq. Since one of his favorite cookies are the "Chocolate Studded Dream Cookies" by Nestle Toll House, I decided to try their website. I was delighted to find that they had special recipes for me to try, and to be able to read the reviews and see that others had already had good luck sending them overseas took the guess-work out for me. I did a trial batch and we all gave them rave reviews. They are easy enough that my daughter can bake a batch for us and a batch to put in our care package to her cousin. It makes her feel like she is keeping us connected to her cousin in her own special way. What great results from a great recipe!!!!!
Best Brownies

BETH BAKER from SAN JOSE, CA

I have been making these for years. It is easy to make and they are a success everytime. We always have a bag of chips in my house for the emergency times when someone needs a sweet, almost always this is what I make.
Best Brownies Ever

DeAnn York from Jacksonville, AR

I have made this recipe so much, I don't even need a recipe card anymore. I have been making these brownies for quite some time. Anytime a dessert is needed at a potluck, I am asked to make these. This is the BEST brownie recipe I have ever found.
Double Chocolate Brownies

Suzanne Blythe-Oyer from Boise, ID

This is a very easy "from scratch" recipe that I can prepare for the family in no time at all instead of opening a box and preparing it.
Coming to a "Sandbox" soon!

CYNDEE PARRA from FORT HOOD, TX

I tried this out at home this past weekend and I love it. I will be sending batches of these to my unit in the "sandbox" as a way of saying "I am thinking about you". Matter of fact, chocolate is on top of the "please send" list!! Come home safe everyone.
YUMMY YUMMY FOR YOUR TUMMY

Melissa Whittington from Cordova, MD

This recipe was unbelievable. I am a chocoholic and this brownie certainly hits the spot. My seven year old fell in love with them too. I had to make them for his party at school. YUM YUM
EASY!

Kelly Ann Barber from New Bern, NC

I could not believe how easy these were to make. My husband and his men loved them, and have asked me to send a batch every week (only 24 weeks on a 14 month deployment left!).
Travel Great!

Andrea King from Vincennes, IN

My husband and his buddies loved these! They traveled GREAT! I became the hero for the day, that's how long they lasted!
Tears of JOY!!

bj decker from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Searching for "dessert safe" goodies to send, I read the "excellent" reviews from other Moms and decided to try this recipe. Even thou crumbled cookies are all appreciated by the kids, These brownies were declared: ".terrific, Mom!" Recipe will always be my favorite as they got me an extra phone call from my 'baby'. THANK YOU!!
Good Brownies

Kim Ellis from SPRING, TX

This is a good brownie recipe. This recipe would also be good omitting the chocolate chips if you don't want a very sweet brownie. I substituted milk chocolate morsels for semi sweet (personal preference). Next time I make this recipe, it will probably be with half the chocolate chips, just to cut down a little on the fat content. This is a keeper!
Double Chocolate Brownies

Alice Keeney from STRONGSVILLE, OH

These really are the best. I baked a "test" batch before sending them to the troops. I will be doing 5-6 times the recipe for my care package.
Double Chocolate Brownies

Loretta Willson from VENTURA, CA

I sent a double batch to someone overseas in the Marines & she told me they were almost all gone within minutes after she opened them. she hid 2 for later. she asked if i would send more & i will certainly do so.
Double Chocolate Brownies

Melody Tackett from HARVEST, AL

I made these for my son who is in the Navy. I made 3 batches and I got an email from him asking for more. He said they were so good that he had to share with everyone and he only got a couple. So now I am making about 10 batches to send him. Thank you for the recipe they are excellent and also easy to make.
Double Chocolate Brownies for Our Troops

C. Healy from KNOXVILLE, TN

I made these Brownies yesterday to send to a friend who is serving in Iraq. Of course, I tasted them to make sure they were good. Well, they were so delicious, that my family ate them all & now I have to make another batch to send to my friend in Iraq! Thanks for this great recipe.
Soldier's Delight

Lynne Walker from Weymouth, MA

I sent this to my son and buddies in Iraq and he says they were gone in seconds. It worked well and traveled well and I was delighted they could have something this good from home. Thanks for listing this one !!!!!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

diana west from utica, KY

These were very moist and good. I will make them again for sure. I already have request for the recipe.
Great Brownies

Gail Rodgers from CHESTERFIELD, MI

Taste wonderful and easy to make-what more can you ask for?
Double Chocolate Brownies

M Gnesda from Harper Woods, MI

I have been making this recipe in the original form with 1/3 cup of butter instead of shortening for years. Best brownie recipe ever.
Super Brownies

Teresa Greer from HINES, WV

I usually make brownies, but from a box mix. Now I will never get by with that again. This are so easy to make and are moist and delicious. Everyone of us love them.
Wow!

Ria Schroeder from CELINA, OH

Super easy! And I love the amount it makes! Perfect amount when you just need that little something! Great recipe!
Double Chocolate Brownies

Trisha Leonard from Mount Pleasant, SC

I made these to send my son in Iraq. It doesnt' make many, but can't wait to see how well they travel and how they taste when they get there. They were very good here - I had to have a taste!
super

Barb DArnell from FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

these are great brownies.
small but terrific recipe

P Donaldson from

Since I was making this to send to Iraq I was disappointed that it had a small yield, but after I realized how easy it was to make, I saw no point in doubling it. The advantage of its size is that one can vary the kind of chips to add, with not much extra effort, and no bowls to wash. And with all the convenience, it's delicious!
Dbl Chocolate Brownies

Kristen Spencer from WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI

They were sooooo moist and Hmmmmmm we just can't say enough. Like my husband says Krissy make another batch these won't last long:)
Double Chocolate Brownies

Janet Potts from CLAY SPRINGS, AZ

Wow, these are wonderful. So moist and so easy to make. Our grandsons are always asking for me to make them. I always make a double batch and any that are left, which isn't many, seems to go home with them.
AWESOME!

Esther Kim from ORANGE, CA

i made these for a friend who is overseas and he loved them. i also made them for my roommates and you know you got a keeper when 4 girls can go through half a batch in less than 30 min!
chocolate lovers!!

marie Fitzpatrick from Drexel Hill, PA

Made these to send to my son in Iraq, and split one up for the family to sample. It was by far the best brownies ever!!
LOVED THEM

Jeanne Dugger from GENEVA, AL

Hi! I baked these and took them to work as a treat and eveyone loved them. We all thought that they were the greatest brownies ever and so moist. Thank you Nestle.
yummy good

BETTY WESOLOWSKI from MONTELLO, WI

So chocolately and rich in flavor I will make them again.
Loved them!

Lisa B. from Berwick, PA

I made these for my brother in Iraq and he and the other soldiers loved them, even picked up all the crumbs. I made 2 batches and they were gone in less than 4 hours according to my brother. Now they want to know when I am going to send more.
These are awesome!

Anna Hanson from PHILADELPHIA, PA

These brownies are really yummy! We baked them to send to Iraq and I think the soldiers will love them!
easy disappearing brownie

kristin marks from WAUKESHA, WI

I have had this recipe for many years and love how easy it is to make, as well as how moist the brownies turn out. In a pinch I substituted the swirled morsels after my husband devoured the bag of semi sweets, and it tasted great also. My 10 year old daughter requests them and I always make a double batch. I was glad to find the recipe here as my copy is beginning to fade in my recipe book
excellent

LINDA NILSEN from PHILADELPHIA, PA

My family loved them. They melted in our mouths.
Double Chocolate Brownies

Carole Finney from HARRISVILLE, OH

These brownies are so good my children just think they are the best brownies that they have tasted. They always ask me for them when I ask what they want me to bake.
Big Hit In Iraq!

Wendy Lundy from Fayetteville, NC

My husband said that they were all on cloud nine when these arrived. Making it totally worth all the time and effort to make and mail them. Some people reviewed these as not the best that they have had, BUT when you have been without for months thess hit the spot with the ones that count. Thank You Very Best Baking!!!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 16 brownies

Calories: 220
Calories from Fat: 100
Total Fat: 11g (16% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 5g (24% of DV)
Cholesterol: 25mg (9% of DV)
Sodium: 65mg (3% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 27g (9% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% of DV)
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 3g
Vitamin A: 0% of DV
Vitamin C: 0% of DV
Calcium: 0% of DV
Iron: 2% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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