Symphony Brownies
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Symphony brownies are the showstopper brownie recipe you need in your life. They’re so easy to make and include an entire layer of melted Symphony chocolate bars in the center for chocolate decadence in every bite.
I have never met a brownie I didn’t like. But I have to admit that these Symphony brownies, even though they are crazy easy to make, are the most delicious ones I’ve ever had. Fellow chocolate lovers, this rich fudgy brownie recipe is for you.
When I say crazy easy, I promise you it is! All you have to do is get your favorite brownie mix and make the brownie batter according to the package directions. Then you pour half into a baking dish and add an entire layer of Hershey’s Symphony creamy chocolate bars. The remaining brownie batter goes on top and then all you have to do is bake your brownies.
How simple and easy is that? But sometimes simple and easy recipes offer the best results. And I know you’re going to love these results. Every bite of moist fudge brownie is accompanied by that layer of creamy milk chocolate. YUM!
Recipe Ingredients
- Brownie mix (the box that makes a 9×13 baking dish)
- Ingredients according to the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- Two Symphony bars
How to Make Symphony Brownies
Prepare your pan by spraying with cooking spray or by lining it with foil and then spraying with cooking spray.
If I’m making these to take somewhere and I want to make sure they’re all cut pretty, I line it with foil and spray. For us, I just use cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, mix up your brownie mix according to the package directions.
Yum! I love me some brownie batter!
Spread 1/2 of your brownie batter into the bottom of your baking dish.
Place chocolate bars on top of the brownie batter. You may have to break it up a little bit to get it to fit but it’ll work.
And in the end, you’ll have brownies…so it’s all good :).
Pour the rest of your brownie batter on top of the chocolate.
Bake at 325 for 45-50 minutes and then remove and allow them to cool completely.
Prepare for well-deserved oohs and ahhs! I think I need to make some of these today, how about you?
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy them cold, but the candy bar might be quite hard, so alternatively, give them a quick zap in the microwave or air fryer.
Recipe Notes
- While I call these Symphony brownies, you can use any kind of chocolate bar for this easy brownies recipe. Another popular option is Symphony candy bars with toffee chips and almonds.
- For extra crunch, fold some chopped nuts (such as chopped walnuts or pecans) into your brownie mixture.
- For the ultimate treat, pair your Symphony brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and some chocolate sauce or fresh berries. You can also add a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
- While I’m using Betty Crocker’s brownie mix, the Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix is something else!
- For the cleanest lines, try cutting your brownies with a plastic knife.
- FYI: We want to lower our oven temperature just a bit since these brownies are the amount for a 9×13 pan but we’re baking them really thick in an 8×8 pan. Lowering our temperature will help them cook evenly instead of the outside getting done before the middle does.
You might enjoy these other delicious brownie recipes as well:
Peanut Butter Brownies with Peanut Butter Fudge Icing
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 Symphony bars
Instructions
- Spray an 8x8 baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Prepare brownie mix according to the package directions.1 box brownie mix
- Spread half of the brownie batter into the bottom of the pan. Top with a layer of chocolate bars. Pour the rest of the brownie batter over the top of the chocolate bars and gently spread to cover.2 Symphony bars
- Place in a 325-degree oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow them to cool completely before cutting. ENJOY! (and believe me, you will!)
Notes
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oh man those look so good!! I could eat the whole lot right now lol. These look awesome I think its a must that I make them this weekend. Thanks!! 🙂
I learned about Symphony Brownies several years ago, and they are the very best and the easiest brownies to make and DELICIOUS to eat!
I sai the same thing……i beleive that is a mistake.because the 4.oz bar is the giant bar…so i bought 2and they fit perfectly on top the mix in my 8×8 pan…beware very choclately…..i shoud have cooked mine a little longer..the middle was to melty..but we loved it…husband not so much….he isnt a big sweet chocolate fan like my kids and I….walgeens has the bars on sale too..2 for 2.50…enjoy.hope this helps..ust buy to large bars and u will be fine….
I just mixed up a batch of these Symphony brownies and I’m sitting here wondering what went wrong. First of all, I could not find an 8-ounce Symphony bar . . . I found 4.2 and 6.8 (the 6.8 bar had the words Giant Bar on them like the picture). I used an 8×8 Pyrex dish. And since I couldn’t find the 8-ounce bar, I was trying to use two 6.8 ounce bars. Even that size bar would not BEGIN to fit in my 8×8 dish. So what gives here? Anybody who has successfully made these brownies, please tell me what YOU used. I can’t believe a recipe as simple as this did not pan out at all like the step-by-step pictures above. Help!!!!
i just replied to ur post..but its very early in the am…lol..clicked on the name below…go to that fo my response..have a good week.
Hey Christy! I made your symphony brownies for our cub scout blue and gold ceremony and they were a huge hit!!! Very yummy!!! I just love all of your recipes! All my family is in Alabama and my stepmom bought me your cookbook for Christmas one year and the next year I bought one for my grandmother. Your cookbook is creating good memories in our family! Blessings, Donna Bingen in Durham, NC.
I knew there was some reason I saved the email about these brownies to read for the weekend. Sounds perfect for when the grandson comes over later this evening.
As for raising children, mine are all grown, but we have such wonderful memories of that time. We weren’t perfect as parents & money was tight especially during my “stay at home” years with 3 little ones under 5, but we had fun & love. One of my favorite sayings about raising kids is:
The days are long but the years are short. (So true!) =^..^=
Cannot wait to try these!!! My husband really loves brownies, and making some for him with this surprise twist just may be part of our anniversary later this month. Thank you so much for sharing the joy with us all!!!
I have to add, I have an autographed copy of your cookbook and I have to keep an eye on it when certain friends come over. I just know they want to switch it out with their un-signed copy!
Can’t wait to try