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Best Brownies

Best Brownies

Cost $8.5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Brownie Base

    • 🧈 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

  • Chocolate Frosting

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

2

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

3

Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool briefly before frosting.

4

Combine softened butter, confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir until smooth and frost the brownies while they are still warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

184

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For even richer flavors, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter.Make sure the frosting is spread evenly while the brownies are slightly warm for a glossy finish.Use parchment paper to line the pan for easier cleanup.