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Brownies with glossy chocolate frosting, cut into squares in a baking pan.

Brownies with Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together vegetable oil (or melted butter), granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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  • Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended.
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  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until combined. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
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  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownies begin to pull away from the edges of the pan.
  • Allow the brownies to cool for at least 30 minutes in the pan on a wire rack. It is okay if the brownies are slightly warm when frosting, because that can help lock in the moisture of the brownie.
  • For the frosting: In a medium bowl, cream together 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, corn syrup (or honey), and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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  • Gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk, beating to a spreadable consistency.
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  • Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.
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  • Cut into squares and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 98mgFiber: 1g
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