Description
Indulge in these soft, chewy brownies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to bring warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting by creaming the butter, then gradually adding the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add milk until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
- Once the brownies are cool, spread the frosting over the top and slice into squares.
Notes
These brownies can be made in advance and stored (without frosting) for up to 3 days. For best results, frost just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg