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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

  • 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.

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