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Favorite Frosted Brownies

Favorite Frosted Brownies Author: Cathy Trochelman
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. salted butter
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. cocoa powder

For the frosting:

  • 1/2 c. salted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter thoroughly.
  • Add sugar and mix completely.
  • Add vanilla and blend in beaten eggs.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour and cocoa powder.
  • Sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Pour into large sheet pan (11x17 inch).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

For the frosting:

  • Mix butter, cocoa powder, and milk together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until smooth.
  • Pour over hot brownies.
  • Cool until frosting is completely set.