Adding a white chocolate glaze and chocolate drizzles makes this homemade Zebra Brownies recipe a fun treat for lunch boxes or after school snacks.
So, I just can't make plain brownies anymore. Baking all the time has kind of made me into a dessert freak, I think. Add lots of candies and chocolates to all the baking is my motto!
My son has learned that if he wants a brownie with absolutely nothing adding into it or on top of it, he has to take matters into his own hands. Of course, I was more than willing to teach him how to make a box of brownies when he needs that plain boring brownie goodness in his life.
A few weeks ago I was at the grocery store and I saw the new Little Debbie Zebra Brownies on the shelf with all the other snack cakes! My kids love zebra cakes and banana twins, so I just knew they would love the brownies too.
But I decided that my Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies would make a better base for those fun chocolate stripes, so I decided to make a copycat recipe right then and there.
These fudge brownies come together so quickly, and they really do taste so much better than the boxed or store bought ones.
How to make Zebra Brownies
- Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave and whisk in cocoa powder. I prefer to use dark cocoa powder in almost all of my baking, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla for a few minutes. You want them to be light and frothy.
- Whisk the melted butter mixture into the eggs and beat again.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Spread in a greased pan and bake.
Now you could stop there and eat the homemade brownies, and honestly, my son would tell you that these plain brownies are the best in the world!!
But you know I can't do that, so adding a white chocolate glaze with chocolate drizzles had to happen! I shared these Zebra Brownies with some friends at church, and the pan came home empty. I think it is safe to say they like jazzed up brownies just as much as me!
More easy brownie recipes
- M&M's Brownies
- Caramel Milky Way Brownies
- Coconut Nutella Brownies
- Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
- Salted Caramel Brownies
Recipe
Zebra Brownies
These homemade Zebra Brownies are fudgy and have a white chocolate glaze with a fun chocolate pattern drizzled on the top.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream + 1 Tablespoon, divided
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick baking spray.
- Place the butter in a pan and melt it over medium heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder. Let cool.
- Beat the eggs for 2-3 minutes. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat again.
- Whisk ½ of the butter mixture into the eggs, and then add the rest of the butter and completely mix in.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder and beat until it is mixed together. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
- Place the white chocolate chips and ¼ cup heavy cream in microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat again for 15-20 seconds if needed.
- Stir until melted and creamy. Spread over the top of the cooled brownies. Let set.
- Place the chocolate chips and remaining 1 Tablespoon heavy cream in a bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir until melted.
- Spoon into a plastic bag and cut one tip off. Drizzle randomly over the top of the brownies. Let set.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 119mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g
Jennifer
I made these today and before I could even add the glaze my lovely roommate and his friend had helped themselves ????. You have converted me into baking with special dark cocoa powder. I absolutely love the depth of chocolate flavor and visually it's amazing! I've made several of your brownie recipes and have not been disappointed one time. My goal is to make them all! Thanks so much for the great recipe!
Jocelyn
Yay! I am so glad to hear that you are loving the brownie recipes. Isn't that homemade version the best? And yes, dark cocoa powder is stinking amazing! I love the color and richness it gives these brownies!!!
Jennifer
Yes indeed it is! I think it's going to require baking once a day to make all the brownies you've posted ????!
Jocelyn
That sounds like a fun baking plan! Keep me posted on your brownie journey 🙂
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes
Oh my goodness I'm a sucker for those zebra cakes- and better yet on a brownie!! Love this idea 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
These brownies would disappear in no time at our house! Love the frosting!
Michele @ Alwayzbakin
My son loves the Zebra Cakes too. I had no idea they had brownies now. Yours look incredible!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
Zebra cakes were my CHILDHOOD- and now they have brownies?! So yum. Can't wait to try these!
Happy Valley Chow
Wow those look absolutely terrific! PINNED!!
Sandra
YUMMY! I need these in my life. Oh and I can't wait to bake them on up. Sharing on FB (6PM), pinned and yummed.
Medeja
These brownies look so lovely!
Mir
I love zebra cakes, so I'm sure I'd love zebra brownies. What's not to love? But yours are even better, I'm sure. The top is so pretty, too! Modern art on a brownie. 🙂
Maureen Blackburn
This is crazy, because I have been baking a different brownie each day for a brownie buffet for my Grandson's graduation (Jordan) this Sunday in Iowa. Was looking for a new one to add to old favorites, and here it is!!!!! Thank You.
kentuckylady717@hotmail.com
Kentuckylady717 says your desserts look so yummy.....the pictures you take are beautiful also.....wish I could eat these.....:)
Joanne
I love the glaze and chocolate drizzle! These brownies would not last a day at my house! 🙂
Jessica {Swanky Recipes}
These zebra brownies have my name all over them! Bet they would taste amazing with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream!
Roxana
You can never go wrong with chocolate frosting and chocolate drizzle on top of brownies! These are beautiful!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
I have to have frosting on my brownies 🙂 These are so pretty!
Matt
These would last for about 2 minutes in my home. Love these!