One Bowl Brownies

 One Bowl Brownies

Ingredients

Brownies:

·         1 cup unsalted butter, melted

·         ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

·         2 cups sugar

·         4 large eggs

·         1 teaspoon vanilla

·         2 cups all-purpose flour

Chocolate Frosting:

·         2 Tbsp butter, softened

·         4 tablespoons of milk, cream or half & half to thin

·         2 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder

·         1 ½ cups powdered sugar

 

Instructions

Brownies:

1.        Preheat oven to 350° degrees and place rack in center of oven. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2.        Place the melted butter and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.

3.        Add the sugar. Mix until blended well, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4.        Using a large spoon or spatula, fold in flour, just until flour disappears.

5.        Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread out evenly.

6.        Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Do not over bake. Remove from oven.

Chocolate Frosting:

1.        While the brownies are baking, make the frosting.

2.        Beat together all the frosting ingredients in a bowl until smooth. After the brownies have cooled for 30 minutes, pour frosting over warm brownies and spread gently. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

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