Servings
Font
Back
4.5 from 504 votes

Chocolate Frosted Brownies

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16 Brownies (8X8-inch pan)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies:
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
  • 6 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-5 tablespoon milk or cream

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges (this helps to make "handles" for lifting out the brownies after they have cooled). Lightly grease the foil; set aside.
  2. In a medium-size microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter for the brownies. Microwave for 1-minute increments at 50% power, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Whisk in the granulated and brown sugars. Whisk in the eggs and the vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a thin knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
  4. For the frosting, using an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer), cream together the butter, cocoa powder, and salt on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed to incorporate the sugar. Add the vanilla and milk, starting with a couple tablespoons and adding more as needed to adjust the consistency. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Spread the frosting onto the cooled brownies. Store the brownies in an airtight container, or tightly wrapped, at room temperature or in the refrigerator (I highly, highly, highly prefer my brownies chilled in case you care) for 3-5 days.

Notes

  • Doubling the Brownies: this recipe can be doubled for a 9X13-inch pan. Bake for about 5 minutes less than the recipe states below and increase as needed while you check for doneness (cause there's nothing worse than an overcooked brownie).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Brownie Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Brownies (8X8-inch pan)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Brownie
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.