🍫 Snoop Dogg’s Brownies (Inspired by From Crook to Cook)

Snoop Dogg’s brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate. His cookbook version includes chunks of milk chocolate for extra gooeyness, creating a dense brownie with crisp edges and a soft center.

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Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Bake: 30–35 minutes
• Cool: 20 minutes
• Total: About 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings

16 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
• 8 oz (225 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
• 1 cup (170 g) milk chocolate chunks or chips
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and semisweet chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
6. Fold in the milk chocolate chunks and nuts, if using.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
9. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Optional Add-Ins

• White chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• Caramel bits
• Toffee pieces
• Mini marshmallows

Storage

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Wrap individual brownies and freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips for Extra Fudgy Brownies

• Don’t overbake—the brownies will continue to set as they cool.
• Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
• Chill the brownies for an hour before slicing if you want especially clean, neat squares.
• Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before serving for a delicious sweet-and-salty finish.

Note: This recipe is inspired by the style of brownies featured in Snoop Dogg’s cookbook rather than a verbatim reproduction of the published recipe.