Rich and SUPER chocolatey, these Decadent Rolo® Brownies are a simple, delicious treat for that special person in your life!
How bout we start our weekend off a day early folks? I mean all the days seem to be running together anyway, so does it really matter? I don’t think anyone will notice.
And why not start it on a sweet, decadently chocolatey note?!
It’s clear y’all really love chocolate. I shared my Devil Dog Cake on my IG account a few days ago to rave reviews. I was so excited to see how many of you were making it and sharing your photos. Thank you from the bottom of my chocolate lovin’ heart! XO
Today’s Decadent Rolo® Brownies are just as DREAMY as the Devil Dog Cake! And they only require a handful of ingredients, most of which I bet you already have on hand.
They’re rich and chewy and studded with an entire bag of Rolo® candies! As if these brownies weren’t rich enough on their own, the Rolo® candies just put them over the top!
These are perfect for weekend baking and perfect for gifting to all those people you know who are working so hard right now to keep the rest of us safe during these troubling times.
Stay safe my friends. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Decadent Rolo® Brownies Recipe:
You can cut the brownies into any size you prefer. You can opt for 9 extra large squares or 16 small squares.
I used a 10.6-oz. bag of Rolo® candies (minus a few I ate before they even made it to the batter). I left some whole and sliced some in half before adding to the batter.
Decadent Rolo® Brownies
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 10.6-oz. bag Rolo candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Place a rack in center of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar. Whisk in the eggs and the vanilla until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Fold in the Rolo candies. I cut some in half and left the others whole. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in center of brownies comes out with just a few crumbs, about 40 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack, then cut into squares.
Adapted from Fine Cooking Magazine
These are too fun! I love that you added the rolos right into these brownies. We need to make certain we are taking good care of ourselves during these difficult times and that includes making certain we take care of any chocolate cravings we might have! Right? :) These brownies will keep me very happy!
Agreed! We all deserve a treat! It’s been tough for everyone lately!
Rolos are one of my favorite candies! And I’ll never turn down a brownie :). These look delicious! Happy weekend, Mary Ann!
Happy weekend to you too Kelsie!
I haven’t had Rolos in forever! What a fun way to add depth and decadence to chocolatey brownies!
I past them in the food store a few weeks back and thought these brownies were destiny!
Oh boy ! Made Rolo Brownies a week ago to publish soon hahahahahahahahahahaha… Must say your version looks so much better !!!!!! Pinned :-) :-) :-)
I hate it when that happens Davorka! I’m sure yours will be just as delicious. Can’t wait to check them out!
Oh, how fun are these brownies Mary Ann! I can’t remember when I last had Rolo’s , but I would love to have again…in these brownies!! Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend!
They’re so good Dawn. Such a treat! Happy weekend to you too!
Oh yes please! I have always loved Rolos, so I can only imagine how fabulous they are when combined with brownies. Chocolate heaven :)
They’re incredibly delicious Jennifer! The Rolos push these over the top!
These are beyond dreamy, Mary Ann!! Is there anything better than rolo!? Well, rolo brownies I suppose ;) And you’re right, they days are completely blurring together!
And you’ve got three little ones! Your days must be crazy. Hats off to you Katherine! I say you deserve a pan of these Rolo brownies all to yourself!
So, I’ve never had a Rolo! Sad, but true! However, you know my pesky allergy, so you know it’s not because I don’t wish i could try one! My husband loves them though! He would definitely freak out over these brownies! They look absolutely delicious!!! I’m going to have to make these for the mister… and watch with jealousy as he devours them ALL!! Pinned!
He’s going to love them Chey! I so wish you didn’t have that allergy!
I just happen to have everything I need, except the Rolos, but that’ll be easy to take care of! You shared this post on my 32nd anniversary – makes it extra sweet! Pinned!
Awww! Happy 32nd Annie!
I was never super into Rolos on their own, but in a brownie….now that just sounds amazing!! Pinned!!
Thanks Ashlyn! Hope you give them a try. They’re totally delicious!
I would score major brownie points with my hubby if I made these brownies for him! And I’m not going to lie, I’d definitely eat one or two for breakfast too! ;)
Lol! Thanks Leanne!
Oh my goodness – I loved Rolo candies when I was a kid. I’m a little afraid to think about how many I would eat if one sitting if I could! :) Though I haven’t had one in ages I’m now sure to pick some up to give these brownies a try. They look fantastic. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
They are addictive Monica! Perfect for your quarantine baking list. Thanks!
I havn’t had Rollo’s since I was a child and grandma always bought some on a Saturday as a treat for us while watching TV (this is going back a number of years in the UK)
Now having come across your recipe this will be my next baking session very soon.😀😱
So happy you plan to try the recipe Margaret! And that it brings back special memories. I think you’ll really enjoy these!
Have made these brownies they smell amazing have just taken them out of the oven and hopefully they will taste great
Enjoy David! I know you’re going to love them!