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HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Cocoa, Bulk Baking, 8 oz Cans (12 Count)

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Special Dark
8 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Diet type
Flavor Special Dark
Brand HERSHEY'S
Item Weight 48 Ounces
Specialty Gluten-free
Item Form Powder

About this item

  • Contains twelve (12) 8-ounce cans of HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Cocoa in a bulk case
  • Stock your pantry with HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa to create scrumptious desserts with a mildly sweet taste
  • Bulk, kosher-certified, gluten-free HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives packaged in 12 cans with sealable lids to retain freshness
  • Bake birthday treats, celebratory desserts and favorite anniversary date recipes with HERSHEY'S cocoa
  • Completely delicious, perfectly balanced HERSHEY'S cocoa for bakers of every level looking to add to their Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween candy and dessert selections

From the manufacturer

Truffle Dessert Brownie Recipe

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease bottom of 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Melt butter over low heat. Add cocoa and 1 cup sugar; stir well. Remove from heat; cool about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Beat egg whites with 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form; gradually fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.

4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are firm (center will be slightly soft). Cool completely.

5. Refrigerate about 4 hours. Let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with powdered sugar. Makes 16 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon , divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs , separated
  • 1-1/4 cups butter (2-1/2 sticks)

Product Description

Mildly sweet, perfectly balanced and overly delicious! HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK chocolate cocoa is a versatile pantry staple for dozens of savory baked goods. Add these tasty HERSHEY'S cocoa desserts to your recipe book — Cocoa Crinkle Cookies, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, brownies, cakes, icing, cheesecakes and fudge! The gluten-free and kosher-certified SPECIAL DARK chocolate cocoa powder with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives is a delicious addition to almost any chocolaty dessert. After you've finished baking, you can sprinkle on a bit more powder on top for a beautiful finishing touch. You can even savor a few scoops of cocoa in your hot chocolate. You and your kids will love having a mildly sweet addition. Add a few marshmallows on top and you've got a scrumptious cup of hot cocoa. You can also add HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa to your coffee as a sweet mocha accent. The recipes are endless, and the holidays are made extra special when you have HERSHEY'S cocoa on hand.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.94 x 3.54 x 4.72 inches; 3 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 034000053001
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 034000053001 778554457129
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Hershey's
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001EQ4SHK
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,277 ratings

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Special Dark
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Cocoa
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weight
48 ounces
2 pounds
1 pounds
15 ounces
0.55 pounds
ingredients
Cocoa, Cocoa Processed With Alkali.
cocoa (processed with alkali).
100% Pure Cocoa
100% Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder

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Ingredients

Cocoa, Cocoa Processed With Alkali.

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Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
3,277 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fat content, color, richness, taste and value of the baking chocolate. For example, they mention it adds substance without many calories, it's great for dieters and packs a good antioxidant punch. That said, they're happy with quality, and value. One downside is the seal, with customers complaining about it being broken.

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182 customers mention163 positive19 negative

Customers like the taste of the baking chocolate. They say it makes their brownies very rich tasting, delicious, and bitter dark chocolate. Some say that they don't taste the avocado at all. They also say that it makes incredible brownies, homemade chocolate frosted cookies, and decadent brownies. Overall, customers are happy with the taste and quality of the product.

"I've tried other brands of cocoa, and this one is the winner. It's rich in taste, and is a staple for any lover of chocolate...." Read more

"Its a very deep chocolate flavor favorite one to use." Read more

"This is awesome and has the best flavor ! If you love the richness of dark chocolate you’ll be happy you’ve switched to this ...." Read more

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97 customers mention87 positive10 negative

Customers like the quality of the baking chocolate. They say it's a top-quality product, works well in baking, and makes great hot cocoa. Some customers also mention that it'll add extra time to the process. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"...I've also discovered an easy keto pudding recipe that only works with this brand of cocoa -- just mix equal parts of dark cocoa with sugar-free..." Read more

"This is awesome and has the best flavor ! If you love the richness of dark chocolate you’ll be happy you’ve switched to this ...." Read more

"...This is a good basic cocoa if you prefer darker chocolate. It plays well with others, too, and using a small portion of this with regular unspecial..." Read more

"It came on time. The container was in good shape. The contents are fresh. I'm happy with the purchase." Read more

64 customers mention61 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the baking chocolate. They say it's reasonably priced and has a good flavor.

"...Plus, I was able to buy the 6 pack at a great price...." Read more

"Was unable to get the dark chocolate locally. This was a great price and good taste. Hershey never disappoints." Read more

"Got 4 cans for about $17. It didn't seem too expensive. I haven't been in a store for a years, so don't know how comparable it is with in stores...." Read more

"...use with this purchase, but this was the only one I could find at a good price for when I needed cocoa...." Read more

38 customers mention33 positive5 negative

Customers like the color of the baking chocolate. They say it's darker than store-bought, has a richer flavor, and provides a dark color to their cookies, brownies, cake, frosting, and other recipes. Customers also mention that it'll turn icing nearly black and is perfect for white/yellow cake mix. They also say it has the right blend of dutched and non-processed cocoa.

"...I also love that it turns icing nearly black. I've gotten several commetns about how beautiful the cakes are made with this cocoa...." Read more

"...Serve it in wine glasses and it looks really fancy. The cocoa, again, carried the day. Deep, intense chocolate flavor...." Read more

"...Hershey's 100% Cocoa, on the other hand, is a perfect source of dark cocoa without the fat so I am afraid Lindt loses and Hershey wins!..." Read more

"...in King Arthur Flour's brownie recipe and I'm telling you, it makes the most luscious, decadent brownies...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers find the baking chocolate to be rich, delicious, and delightful. They say it makes the richest brownies ever and it elevates the richness of your brownies or cakes a couple notches. Customers also mention that it imparts a depth that regular cocoa can't offer and makes all your recipes richer and better.

"...The cocoa, again, carried the day. Deep, intense chocolate flavor...." Read more

"...Had thought all of it was. It's rich. Glad tried it; will repeat." Read more

"...Love this taste smooth and rich." Read more

"...This is truly pharmaceutical grade cocoa...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers find the fat content of the baking chocolate to be very low, with fewer calories per tablespoon than other cocoas. They say it's great for dieters, and packs a good antioxidant punch. The cocoa is also high in fiber and nutrients, and can be used to make a delicious low-calorie chocolate protein drink.

"...It's value is that it is half natural cocoa which is extremely high in antioxidents and half dutch processed which dissolves and blends well...." Read more

"...This dark chocolate variety even has antioxidants. I get my chocolate fix for only 10 calories per tablespoon!..." Read more

"Know to be healthy dark chocolate with plenty of antioxidants at a great value price!!!" Read more

"...And the calories are really low! This Hershey's cocoa powder is just great...." Read more

23 customers mention13 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the sugar content of the baking chocolate. Some mention it's sugar free, great for sugar-free hot chocolate, and healthy yogurt. However, others say that the containers were broken and the cocoa powder is everywhere.

"This is fresh and delicious if you love dark chocolate...." Read more

"...Thank only some cocoa powder came out VS a TON and the box was beaten up a little bit." Read more

"It came on time. The container was in good shape. The contents are fresh. I'm happy with the purchase." Read more

"...Had a chocolate powder mess in the box." Read more

15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the baking chocolate. They mention that the seal was broken, the containers were damaged, and the boxes were busted. Some say that the product was not well sealed and some of the containers popped open due to rough handling.

"...However, it is not packed properly and some of the containers were popped open due to rough handling and or just not packed well enough...." Read more

"Good product. Seal was broken on two containers, so cocoa powder spilled out and made a big mess...." Read more

"...was well packed but one of the containers lid was off and the seal was broken so i had to clean the other 5 that was good i didnt want to send them..." Read more

"I ordered 6 boxes. Upon opening 1 box was not sealed and there was cocoa everywhere. 👎🏾😤..." Read more

BOTH CONTAINERS OPENED INSIDE PACKAGING  ...WHAT A MESS ! COCOA POWEDER EVERYWHERE.
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BOTH CONTAINERS OPENED INSIDE PACKAGING ...WHAT A MESS ! COCOA POWEDER EVERYWHERE.
BOTH CONTAINERS OPENED INSIDE PACKAGING ...WHAT A MESS !COCOA POWEDER EVERYWHERE. I WANT REFUNDED OR BETTER YET NEW PRODUCTS SENT TO ME UN-OPENED!!!!
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