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Favorite Frosted Brownies

Hands down the BEST frosted brownies! These brownies are rich, decadent, and packed with chocolatey flavor. A tried and true family favorite that's guaranteed to become YOUR favorite, too!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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

For the frosting:

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g