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These take me back to school lunchtime when I was in grade school. Fudgy brownies layered with a rich, chocolate frosting that takes them to a new level of deliciousness.

Like most of my recipes, I’ve kept the ingredient list simple so hopefully you have most of these items in your pantry and won’t need to struggle with complicated, detailed instructions.

I’ve started using cacao powder in place of bakers chocolate. It has a slightly different taste than you may or may not prefer however I’m going with it because there are some nutritional benefits to cacao. This is the brand I’m using.

Watch me make these Fudge Brownies here!

If you like chocolate fudge frosting, try this cake!

Baking Tips:

• Use cacao powder instead of bakers chocolate. It’s healthier and tastes better.
• Careful when melting the chocolate and butter. Use 15 to 30 second intervals on your microwave, stirring in between.
• Avoid over mixing the batter. A few small lumps is not a problem.
• Allow the brownies to set 20 minutes after frosting prior to cutting.
• These brownies will keep in the refrigerator for a few days and if put in a Stasher bag, a couple months in the freezer.

Frosted Chocolate Brownies

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter (1 and 1/2 sticks)
• 1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• For the frosting: 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, 1 1/2 - 2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla, 1/4 cup cream. 1/4 cup cacao powder.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 X 12 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In an microwavable bowl, add butter and chocolate chips. Heat at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
3. Add sugars and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl whisk eggs. Add to chocolate mixture.
5. Add the flour, cacao powder and baking powder. Stir until combined. Stir in the remaining Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the brownies are just set. Let cool.
6. Frost: Add butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cream to the bowl. Beat until smooth, adding additional cream until the frosting to achieve desired consistency. Spread frosting over the brownies. Allow to set until frosting has set, about 30 minutes.