Irresistible Frosted Fudge Brownies: Decadent Chocolate Delight

Frosted Fudge Brownies

Description

Indulge in the ultimate treat with these decadent Frosted Fudge Brownies, celebrated as the best brownies ever tried, featuring a thick, luscious frosting that complements their rich chocolate flavor. This recipe, sourced from Country Woman magazine, promises to delight both your taste buds and your dessert-loving friends, making it an ideal choice for any gathering or special occasion.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredient
1	butter
3	margarine
3/4	cup butter (for frosting)
4	eggs
2	cups sugar
1 1/2	cups all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon baking powder
1	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon vanilla
6	tablespoons cocoa powder
2 2/3	cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2	teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
1/4 – 1/3	cup milk (for frosting)

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	250.5
Total Fat	10.7 g
Saturated Fat	6.5 g
Cholesterol	59.7 mg
Sodium	190.8 mg
Total Carbohydrates	38.6 g
Dietary Fiber	1.7 g
Sugars	29.9 g
Protein	2.9 g

Instructions

Begin by melting the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once fully melted, remove the saucepan from the heat source to prevent further cooking.
Stir in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
While the chocolate mixture cools, take a mixing bowl and beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the egg mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, add it along with the vanilla extract to the batter, mixing well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, then pour the brownie batter into the pan, spreading it evenly to cover the bottom.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the brownies for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
After baking, allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
For the frosting, cream together the remaining butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
Gradually add milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Spread the frosting generously over the cooled brownies, ensuring every corner is covered.
Finally, cut the brownies into bars, serve, and enjoy the delightful combination of fudgy goodness and sweet frosting!