Favorite Frosted Brownies

Name: Favorite Frosted Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FROSTING:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; Decorating sprinkles, optional

I don't think you can overdo chocolate for this holiday. Candy sprinkles dress up my tried-and-true brownies for the occasion.—Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Decorating sprinkles, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a bowl, beat the butter, milk and vanilla; add cocoa. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 445 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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Originally published as Favorite Frosted Brownies in Taste of Home February/March 2003

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momax2

Feb 1, 2019

Thick brownies with a thick layer of frosting. What's not to love?! Easy recipe; one of my family's most requested brownies.
Irascible_Baker

Mar 9, 2016

Very soft, moist brownie with classic chocolate frosting. These probably would be living in my dreams if I was still a child. Great, easy recipe for a gathering!
jeanemed

Mar 6, 2012

Fantastic brownie! I often add whipped cream instead if the milk in the frosting makes it super fluffy. Served these at my neice's wedding reception. Everyone lived them.
skmanning

Apr 5, 2010

These are fabulous! I have made them many times.
ScottsGrace

Feb 10, 2010

I'm a chewy brownie kind of girl...I thought this recipe was ok but nothing wow'd me! It was more cake-like...might be what you're looking for if you like cake brownies. :)
KEBabcock

Mar 25, 2009

These are great brownies. My Family and I loved them.
skmanning

Feb 9, 2009

This is a fabulous recipe. I have made it many times and made it for other people and everyone loves them.