Scrumptious Frosted Fudgy Brownies

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When I make this frosted brownie recipe, I can never eat just one. Mmm, they're so rich and chocolaty — they melt in your mouth!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
32 brownies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

Brownies:

  • 8 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate

  • 1 cup butter

  • 5 eggs

  • 3 cups white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups chopped walnuts

Frosting:

  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Make the brownies: Combine baking chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until chocolate is soft and butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Stir to mix.

  3. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and beat in melted butter-chocolate mixture. Beat in flour until just combined; do not overmix. Stir in chopped walnuts. Spread batter in the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs, about 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan.

  5. Meanwhile, make the frosting: Combine sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat.

  6. Add baking chocolate and butter; stir until melted and chocolate is blended in. Whisk in vanilla until smooth. Place into the refrigerator and stir every few minutes until frosting is chilled and thick, about 30 minutes.

  7. Frost the cooled brownies. Cut into 32 squares.

Tips

If using a glass brownie pan, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

You can use macadamia nuts in place of the walnuts if you like.

227 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
23g Fat
36g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.