Grandma Coco's Fudgy Frosted Brownies
These brownies are rich and decadent! They are quick to throw together and are a real crowd pleaser.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- 9x13 pan
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa we recommend Dutch processed
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs large or extra large
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
Frosting:
- 6 Tbsp butter softened
- 1/4 cup cocoa we recommend Dutch processed
- 1 tsp vanilla
- dash salt
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a pan or microwave safe bowl, heat butter until melted.
- Add the cocoa and mix well.
- Mix in the 2 cups of sugar
- Add the salt and vanilla.
- Beat 4 eggs and add to the batter and mix to combine.
- Mix in the flour until incorporated. Batter will be thick.
- Spread batter evenly in a greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes until toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Frosting:
- Beat the softened butter and cocoa together until smooth.
- Add vanilla, salt and milk and mix well. Slowly add the powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Add vanilla, salt and milk and mix well. Slowly add the powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Once brownies have cooled, spread frosting evenly over them. Slice and serve.