Best Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these rich and fudgy brownies, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. This recipe includes a simple yet delicious chocolate frosting to elevate the treat.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 9 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Brownies

0.5 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting

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

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
Melt butter, stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread in pan.
Bake until top is dry and edges pull away, about 25-30 minutes. Cool briefly.
Combine frosting ingredients in a bowl. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while warm.

Notes

For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them. Let them cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.