Fudgy Frosted Brownies

two stacked frosted brownies on parchment lined sheet pan with two forks beside and more brownies behind.

Sometimes, all you need are fudgy frosted brownies! This irresistible recipe combines rich chocolate flavor with a creamy, fudgy frosting. Perfect for a quick and easy homemade dessert!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: brownies

Calories: 379kcal

Ingredients

Brownies

2¼ cups chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour

Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar sifted
½ cup natural process cocoa powder sifted
6 Tablespoons salted butter room temperature
⅓ cup whole milk room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Brownies

Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
Line a 9-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla until well combined.
Mix in chocolate mixture.
Stir in flour.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 25 minutes, or to desired degree of doneness.
Cool before lifting out of pan.

Frosting

In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar and cocoa powder together.
With an electric mixer, cream butter.
Add cocoa mixture alternately with milk.
Add vanilla.
Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Spread on top of cooled brownies.

Notes

Storing Your Frosted Brownies

Want to enjoy these brownies later? Here's how to store them:

Short-term: Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Refrigerated: To keep them a little longer, place brownies in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Refrigerate for up to a week. Remember that refrigeration will make the brownies a little more firm than fresh baked.
Frozen: For longer storage, wrap the entire cooled pan or individual brownie slices tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer safe container or zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips for the Perfect Fudgy Brownies

Don't overbake: The secret to chewy brownies is underbaking slightly. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
Use room temperature eggs: This helps create a better texture and incorporate air into the batter.
Avoid overmixing: Overmixing can lead to tough brownies. Mix just until combined.
Let cool completely: Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting for easier slicing and to set the frosting.
To sub unsalted butter: Add ⅛ teaspoon salt to the batter.

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