Chewy Fudgy Frosted Brownies

Let me share my absolute favorite brownie recipe with you! These Chewy Fudgy Frosted Brownies are the result of countless recipe tests to create the perfect balance of rich, dense brownie and silky chocolate buttercream. Every time I make these for friends, they beg for the recipe. The best part? That moment when you bite through the creamy frosting into the fudgy brownie heaven below!

What Makes These Extra Special

These aren’t your average brownies! They have that perfect crackly top we all dream about, and they’re so rich and chocolatey that even a small piece feels indulgent. I love that they come together in just two bowls no fancy equipment needed! And that buttercream frosting? It takes these from amazing to absolutely irresistible. My kids always fight over the corner pieces!

Let’s Gather Our Ingredients

• • Butter: Get the good stuff your brownies will thank you!
  • Quality Chocolate: I splurge on Ghirardelli it really makes a difference.
  • Just a Bit of Flour: The secret to that fudgy texture.

• • Two Kinds of Sugar: Both granulated and brown for perfect texture.
  • Farm Fresh Eggs: Three of them for that tender, melty bite.
  • Dutch Cocoa: Makes everything extra chocolatey.
  • The Supporting Cast: Vanilla and salt they make chocolate taste more like chocolate!

• Chocolate Chips: Optional but who are we kidding? More chocolate is always better!

Let’s Make Some Magic

The Melting Moment

Start by melting your butter and chocolate together until it’s glossy and smooth. This is where the magic begins!

Building the Batter

Mix in those sugars while everything’s still warm this helps create that amazing crackly top. Then eggs, vanilla, and our dry ingredients join the party.

Into the Oven

Spread that gorgeous batter in your pan. The hardest part? Waiting while they bake!

Frosting Time

Once they’re completely cool (yes, you must wait!), spread on that dreamy buttercream. This is where patience really pays off.