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Homemade Frosted Brownies are a delicious recipe made from scratch. The brownies are easy to make and are a delicious dessert for any occasion, including holidays.
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Homemade Frosted Brownies

Homemade fudgy frosted brownies are the perfect treat and an easy recipe. The decadent dessert is great for all those chocolate lovers in your life and features simple ingredients.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Inactive Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup whipped topping thawed
  • 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Brownies

  • Preheat oven to 325-degrees.
  • In a large bowl, melt the butter and the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments (stirring between each increment) until chocolate is melted.
  • Add the brown sugar, eggs, water, and vanilla and stir until well blended.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to a medium-sized bowl. Mix it together.
  • Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and blend well.
  • Add to a greased 9" x 13" casserole dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool.

Frosting

  • Melt the unsweetened chocolate square with the butter in 30-second increments. (Stir between each increment).
  • Add the whipped topping and powdered sugar and mix with a mixer.
  • Spread the frosting on top of the brownies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 67g