How to Make Chocolate Syrup Brownies

Co-authored by Ross Canter

Last Updated: April 3, 2022 Approved

One of the best brownie recipes out there is the chocolate syrup brownies. Because it uses chocolate syrup, the brownies are easier and faster to make compared to other recipes. You can even add some extras to the batter, such as chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. Whether you choose to make them plain or with these tasty extras, you are bound to end up with a delicious treat that will be a hit at any potluck!

Ingredients

Brownies

½ cup (115 grams) butter
1 cup (215 grams) granulated white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cup (453 grams) chocolate syrup
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (107.5 grams) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup (125 to 175 grams) chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Nonstick cooking spray

Frosting

6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) milk
6 tablespoons (90 grams) butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup (225 grams) granulated white sugar
½ cup (90 grams) chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped walnuts (optional, for garnish)

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Making the Brownies

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Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and grease a jelly roll or brownie pan. You can use butter or cooking spray to grease the pan.
- You can use a 9 by 13-inch (22.86 by 33.02 centimeters) pan, or a 10 by 15-inch (25.4 by 38.1 centimeters) pan.
2
Beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. You can do this using a handheld mixer, an electric stand mixer, or even a food processor. You can also do it by hand, but it will take longer. Keep mixing the butter and sugar until they are evenly combined.
- To make the process go by faster, cut the butter into smaller cubes first.
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3
Slowly beat the eggs in, one at a time. If you are using an electric mixer, set the speed to low, and add the eggs in while it is beating. Keep beating until the eggs are evenly mixed in.
4
Stir in the vanilla extract and chocolate syrup, then set it aside. Pour in the vanilla extract and chocolate syrup, then stir it until everything is evenly combined. There should be no streaks or swirls of chocolate syrup.
5
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir them briskly together using a whisk or spoon.
6
Add the flour mixture into the syrup mixture and stir well. Keep stirring until everything is evenly blended together. Make sure that there are no lumps or clumps of flour. If there are any, use a whisk to break them up.
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Consider adding 1 cup (110 grams) of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. This is not completely necessary, but it will add some extra flavor and texture to your brownies. For the chocolate chips, consider dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.^{[1]
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Pour the batter into the pan. Use a spatula to help spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the pan.
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Bake the brownies for 22 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the pan you are using. The brownies are ready when the center springs back if you press down on it lightly. Another way to check for doneness is by sticking a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the brownies are ready.
- If you are using a 9 by 13-inch (22.86 by 33.02 centimeters) pan, bake the brownies for 35 to 40 minutes.^{[2]
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- If you are using a 10 by 15-inch (25.4 by 38.1 centimeters) pan, bake the brownies for 22 to 30 minutes.^{[3]
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Take the brownies out of the oven and let them cool, about 5 to 10 minutes. While the brownies are cooling, you can start preparing the frosting.

Part 2

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Making the Frosting

1
Heat the butter, milk, and sugar in a saucepan until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Pour the milk into a medium-sized saucepan, then add the sugar. Cut the butter into smaller cubes, and toss it in. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
2
Bring the butter mixture to a boil and cook it for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture often to prevent it from scorching or forming a skin on top.
3
Remove the saucepan from the stove and stir in the chocolate chips. Keep stirring until the chocolate chips melt. If the chocolate chips are not melting at all, place the saucepan back onto the stove, and turn the heat on to low. Stir the mixture until the chocolate chips melt, then remove the saucepan from heat.
4
Let the mixture cool a little before pouring it over the brownies. The mixture will thicken a little as it cools. This will not only make it easier to spread, but also prevent it from soaking into the brownies.
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Consider sprinkling chopped walnuts over the fudge topping.^{[4]
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Allow the frosting to set before cutting and serving the brownies. The frosting will eventually harden up like fudge. Once the frosting is set and the brownies are completely coo, you can cut them into squares and serve them.^{[5]
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Community Q&A

Question

How many does this recipe serve?

Qamar

Top Answerer

This recipe makes approximately ten servings.
Question

What can I use if I don't have chocolate chips?

Qamar

Top Answerer

The chocolate chips are optional for the brownies, but for the frosting you can use a chopped chocolate bar instead.