This Valentine’s Day, take your brownie game up a notch with these Frosted Brown Butter Fudge Brownies. Classic brownies infused with nutty brown butter, topped with a luscious layer of fudge frosting. The perfect blend of fudgy goodness and chocolate decadence.
This recipe keeps it simple, but boy is worth the extra effort. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting, these brownies are a delightful treat and adds an extra touch of sweetness for your special someone.
The fudge frosting is the secret sauce here. Melted butter, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt – whisk them together, and you’ve got a magical topping that takes your brownies from good to extraordinary.
Frosted Brown Butter Brownies
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min | Servings: 9 brownies
Brownies |
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa powder (preferably Dutch Process)
1/2 tsp instant espresso powder (optional)
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 c semisweet chocolate chips
Fudge Frosting |
1/2 c unsalted butter
1 c semisweet chocolate chips
1 c powdered sugar
1/2 c cocoa powder
1/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter for brownies in a saucepan until foamy, then add chopped chocolate, stirring until melted.
In an electric mixer, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually pour in the warm brown butter chocolate mixture on low speed.
Stir in flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Add chocolate chips.
Pour into prepared pan, smooth with a spatula, and bake for 22-25 minutes.
For the fudge frosting |
In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat.
In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl and whisk until smooth. Once brownies are cooled, spread the fudge frosting evenly on top and enjoy.
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