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These Best Brownies are the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover. With a fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor, they are perfectly complemented by a smooth, homemade chocolate frosting. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or a sweet treat, these brownies are always a hit. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they come together in just 45 minutes and will leave you with a batch of irresistible brownies.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies
  • Category: Dessert, Baking, Chocolate
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

½ cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

For the Frosting:

3 tablespoons butter, softened

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.

Make the Brownie Batter: In a saucepan, melt ½ cup butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is dry and the edges pull away from the sides. Let the brownies cool briefly.

Prepare the Frosting: While the brownies cool, combine softened butter, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. Stir until smooth and well-combined.

Frost the Brownies: Once the brownies have cooled slightly, spread the frosting over the top. The warmth of the brownies helps the frosting melt slightly, creating a smooth layer.

Serve and Enjoy: Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutty Brownies: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds into the batter for extra crunch and flavor.

Chocolate Chip Brownies: Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey treat.

Frosting Twist: Add 1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

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