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These next-level Frosted Brownies are a family favorite that produces soft, chewy and decadent brownies.
A Childhood Favorite!
Todays Frosted Brownies dessert is one my mom has been making for decades. We’ve known and loved these addicting brownies all of our lives and we love that our own kids know and love them as “Grandma’s Famous Brownies”.
Although most brownie recipes do not have a frosting, the frosting on these bars is so simple and so delicious, it takes regular brownies to a whole new level.
Why we love it:
- Extra special. The frosting adds a decadent and creamy texture that provides a perfect balance of sweetness.
- A feast for the eyes. The glossy finish that makes the brownies look irresistible.
- Still quick and easy. You’re taking Homemade Brownies to the next level but they are still ready in only about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 27 minutes
Brownie
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 whole eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons milk
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup chocolate chips – Use good quality chocolate chips. Milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate.
How to Make brownie frosting
- BROWNIE BATTER. Blend ¾ cup melted butter, 1½ cups sugar, and 1½ teaspoons vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add 3 eggs and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup flour, ½ cup cocoa, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add dry ingredients to egg mixture until well blended.
- BAKE. Spread into a 9×9-inch prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 27-29 minutes.
- FROSTING. Mix ⅓ cup sugar, 1½ tablespoons milk, and 1½ tablespoons butter in a small saucepan on med/high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chocolate chips until they are all melted.
- Pour over brownies immediately. Add sprinkles immediately as well. Let cool.
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Frosted Brownies
These next-level frosted brownies are a family favorite, delivering soft, chewy, and decadently rich perfection in every bite!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cup sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Add eggs and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture until well blended.
- Spread into a 9×9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 27-29 minutes.
Frosting
- Mix sugar, milk, and butter in a small saucepan on medium/high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Boil for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until they are all melted.
- Pour over brownies immediately. Add sprinkles immediately as well. Let cool.
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Notes
Recipe tips.
- We like to line the pan with parchment paper, but you can also grease and flour the pan.
- Don’t over-mix. Whisk the dry ingredients first to aerate and equally distribute the ingredients, then combine them with the wet ingredients.
- If baking at high altitude, use extra-large eggs or add an extra egg. The added moisture will help give the brownies a better texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 308mg, Potassium: 131mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 44g, Vitamin A: 621IU, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Brownie tips?
- Prep the pan. How to Line the Pan with Parchment Paper or How to Grease and Flour a Pan
- Don’t over-mix. Whisk the dry ingredients first to aerate and equally distribute the ingredients then combine them with the wet ingredients.
- High altitude. Use extra large eggs or add an extra egg. The added moisture will help give the brownies a better texture.
Variations?
- Mint layer. Apply a green minty frosting layer on top of the brownie and then top with this brownie frosting recipe. Garnish with mint M&Ms or chopped Andes mints.
- Peanut butter flavor. Spread peanut butter or Nutella on top of the brownie and then top with a layer of chocolate frosting. Garnish with peanut butter chocolate chips or Reese’s pieces.
- Cream cheese layer. Add a cream cheese layer under the chocolate frosting then top with fresh berries.
How to store frosting for brownies?
- Brownies can be stored with or without the frosting. Keep them in an airtight container, separate any layers with wax paper, and store them on the counter for 3-4 days.
How to Freeze?
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
These brownies were over the top delish. My family ate them right up.
Yay! So glad to hear that!
Perfect! We added chocolate chips and peanut butter chips and they were delicious, thank you.
I made these in a glass 8×8 pan, baked for about 50 minutes and they are still not fully cooked in the middle. They taste good and I will try them again. But I’m going to put them in a 9×13 and double the amount of frosting.
Sorry to hear they didn’t bake through for you. I appreciate the feedback and giving the recipe a try!
I just made the frosting to ice box mix brownies and it worked!!! I re-read the recipe many times because I was skeptical that you only need 1 1/2 tablespoons of both butter and milk and 1/3 cup of sugar, especially if you have to boil them but I followed the instructions, boiled for 30 seconds and took off heat, added chocolate chips and poured right away and it was 😃 great! It set so quickly at the edge of the pot so if I didn’t ice immediately there would have been a situation! Thanks for sharing your recipe 💕
These were great but the cook time is a bit off. Mine were pretty raw when I cut into them after 28 mins.
Delicioussssss 😋
I’ve been searching for the perfect brownie recipe for awhile and finally found it! These are delicious and just the right mix of cakey and fudgy. The frosting puts them over the top. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe.
These are easy to make and are absolutely delicious. So happy I found your recipe.
Thank you!
Question: do you cool the brownies before pouring the frosting over the pan?
Thank you!
Frosted Brownie are always a great choice when you need to bring a treat to a party. Everyone loves them and they are so simple to make!
No, they do not need to cool beforehand just after you frost
Frosting brownies are the bomb! The brownies are soft & chewy & the frosting is so creamy & chocolatey!
Thank you so much for this frosted brownies recipe! It taste so delicious and very easy to make! Well done!
Our favorite brownies!! So thick & soft & the frosting is the best part!
These look like the little Debbie Brownies but taste significantly better. I love brownies, but chocolate frosted brownies…Yum!
Yum – these were so good! My family ate them up within hours – Adding to my list of favorites!
MY KIDS ADORED THESE BROWNIES – THANK YOU!
We make these at least once a month. They are our go-to, favorite brownies! They are so soft & chocolatey!
Have you made this recipe into cupcakes? If so, how long would you bake them for?
I personally have not, but they would bake for less, since they are smaller. Maybe start checking them around the 15-18 min mark.
These are awesome! Totally remind me of those cosmic brownies you can buy at the store, but these are way better!
Can’t see the recipe. ..
Sorry about that. Updated the post with the recipe. 😉
B.eyond T.his U.niverse Brownies! Yumm-o!
My 7 year old and I just searched the internet for a brownie recipe and we chose this one and WOW!!! ssoooooo yummy!!! We made it together and the whole family was chanting my daughters name because it was a hit!!
PS we ate it when it 5 minutes after the frosting was put on and so it was WARM and that made it fantastic!!!
YAY!! LOVE to hear that. This is definitely my family’s favorite brownie recipe too!! Looks like your daughter was hero for the night. 🙂
My daughter wants me to make these brownies, but I can’t seem to find the recipe.
There ya go – every once in awhile it likes to disappear on me. Sorry about that!
So I was finally going to make these today but as I look at the recipe, I”m just a little worried. Is it regular sugar for the frosting or powdered? Thanks!
I wondered this also. Anyone know?
It is regular sugar 🙂
Kristyn,
These look so yummy! I would love for you to share them and anything else you might want to at my link party – http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Have a great week.
Hugs,
Michelle
I have yet to find ‘THE’ brownie recipe. Maybe this is it!
They look fantastic and I love the Easter sprinkles.
Pinned!
These look great! I love this confetti, haven’t seen it since I was a kid. I’m going to have to track some down.
i needed a quick frosting recipe for some boxed brownies and this was perfect. so delicious and just what i was looking for, thank you! next time i will try the brownies too.
These are making my mouth water!! So festive, I love em!
Thank you Trish!! You have to try them out. They are the best brownies I’ve ever tasted…. for reals! 🙂
Could you double this recipe and put it in a 9×13 pan? They look yummy!
You probably could but you would have to bake it longer… maybe 35 minutes?? Not sure. You would have to experiment. I would do it and then back for 29, stick in a toothpick and then just keep checking til it’s all cooked. If you do try it, let me know how long you end up cooking it for and I will add that to the recipe. Thanks, Kristin! Hope you guys have a Happy Easter! 🙂
MMM I love brownies! 🙂
You will love these ones – so good!! Have a great Easter, girly!!! XO
These look so yummy! I’m going to have to try this recipe soon. No more store bought brownie mixes!
Yum!! Those look delicious. I just pinned them. Can’t wait to try. 🙂
Thanks, girl. They are awesome. Let me know if you try them. 🙂
Love your blog but can’t seem to find the BTU Brownie receipe. Can you please tell me how to find it? Thanks!
I can’t find it either! It’s not fair to put delicious looking photos up without the recipe! 😉
That’s so weird because on my end I can see it. Don’t know what happened. It’s there now. I’m going to keep the recipe in the post and then add the recipe card to the bottom for easier printing. 🙂
Don’t know what happened but it’s there now. And the recipe card is at the bottom for easy printing. Thanks! Happy Easter. 🙂