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
Nutrition
Hi,
Can you use Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix or am I better off with the Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix. Thank you.
Bob
You can use whatever you have on hand or prefer. Just make sure it’s the 9×13 size.
I had a lot of trouble getting the top layer done. I used a 8×8 pan and my layers were a little top heavy and I think that’s what caused the issue. I baked these at 325 for 45 minutes and noticed the top layer wasn’t done so ended up baking for another 15 minutes. Still looks like the top layer is not done toward the middle
They look so good. Pinned!
I hope you get the chance to try them someday Sandra!!
These brownies look yummy. The middle looks like a chocolate cream filling. I can’t believe it is chocolate bars. So easy yet looks like you worked hard
I make these using the Symphony bars with toffee and almonds and break them apart putting them in mini muffin pans. They are great for showers and at a ladies get-together at church. Everyone loves them.
I made these the other day, I must have done something REALLY wrong, the bars I could find were the 4 oz size, so I doubled up, (making the total number of bars 8, costing about 24.00, and since I was making them for a group, made a double size of brownies too, in a 10×14 pan, they didn’t all fit, so I doubled them on top, the chocolate didn’t melt, is it supposed to? did you mean to use the 4 oz size, not 8 oz? so disappointed. HELP???
EEEk. I’d be dying, too! I completely understand. So much money! The chocolate doesn’t melt into the brownies, it forms a layer, as seen in the photograph. When you doubled the brownies and doubled the chocolate, you would have had to make some adjustments in the cooking time. You didn’t say how the brownies turned out after they were baked. Did you cook them longer? My instructions are for an 8×8 pan. If you made a 10×14, you would have needed to lower the oven temp and cook them longer. I did use the 8 ounce size, as stated in the recipe. I’m wondering how these turned out now!
I did cook them longer. I did cook them in the lower temp. They were not tasty. Just WAY too much chocolate, and not done. I do want to try them again, with just one layer of the chocolate bars, For me to get the amount of chocolate that you said, I had to get the 8 bars of 4 oz. bars, I wonder if the 8 oz bars are thicker? I can’t see how you got 2 8oz bars in 8″ pan? ANYWAY, they sound so good, I am going to try again (my husband had me scrape off the brownie part, and he is eating the chocolate bars…) We do love our chocolate..LOL
Having viewed this recipie I have put diet on hold. Have brownie box and plenty of Chocolate in the freezer. Sunday treat coming up. Thank you
Deirdre
I hope you enjoyed them Deirdre!!! These are one of my favorites!!!