Favorite Frosted Brownies

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Favorite Frosted Brownies, the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! This easy brownie recipe combines a fudgy, rich base with a decadent layer of creamy chocolate frosting, making it perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these brownies are both deeply chocolatey and incredibly moist. The key to their luxurious texture lies in carefully balancing the butter-sugar mixture and folding in the dry ingredients just until combined, ensuring a dense and chewy bite every time. Topped with a velvety cocoa frosting whipped to perfection, these brownies are as visually appealing as they are delicious. They're ready in under an hour and yield 16 squares of pure indulgence, making them ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself! Whether for potlucks, parties, or a midday pick-me-up, these frosted brownies are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 3 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt 3/4 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.

Step 3

Allow the butter-sugar mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking for fudgy brownies.

Step 7

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before preparing the frosting.

Step 8

To make the frosting, beat 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 9

Continue beating the frosting until it is smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with an extra tablespoon of milk if needed.

Step 10

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies using a spatula or butter knife.

Step 11

Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4953.2

Total Fat 232.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 136.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1006.3mg	0%
Sodium 866.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 780.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.7g	0%
Total Sugars 587.5g
Protein 71.5g	0%

Vitamin D 197.9IU	0%
Calcium 417.3mg	0%
Iron 36.8mg	0%
Potassium 3161.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 56.8%