How To Make The Best Frosted Brownies Ever!

By Teresa Thomerson in Facts On 12th July 2015
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#1

Original recipe makes 16 brownies

1/2 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

#2

Frosting:

3 tablespoons butter, softened

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup confectioners' sugar

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#3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

#4

Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

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#5

In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter.

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#6

Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Make sure to add the eggs slowly while stirring so they don't cook in the batter.

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#7

Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder.

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#8

Spread batter into prepared pan.

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#9

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

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#10

To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar.

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#11

Stir until smooth.

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#12

Frost brownies while they are still warm.

#13

Garnish with berries, sprinkles, ice cream or eat plain!

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#14

Enjoy!

#15

Nutrition

Calories 183 kcal 9%

Cholesterol 44 mg 15%

Carbohydrates 25.7 g 8%

Fat 9 g 14%

Protein 1.8 g 4%

Fiber 1 g 4%

Sodium 110 mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.