These Fudgy Chocolate Frosted Brownies topped with a thick layer of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting are the ultimate brownies for chocolate lovers! Share these Chocolate Frosted Brownies on all occasions: birthdays, the holidays, and Valentine’s Day!

If you love this recipe then you love my 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse, Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies, or Fudge Stuffed Cookie Bars!

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Kelley Simmons Kelley’s Tips

Before You Get Started

  • Make sure the brownies are cool before frosting them! If you frost these on warm brownies the butter in the frosting will melt.
  • Store the brownies at room temperature for up to 3 days. For any longer place in the fridge or freeze.
Kelley
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How to make Chocolate Frosted Brownies

  1. Brown Butter: Add butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until light brown / caramel in color. 5-10 minutes.
browning butter in saucepan
  1. Pour butter into a large bowl along with both sugars, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Stir until combined and allow to rest for 5 minutes or until the mixture has cooled down.
brownie ingredients in large white bowl
  1. Stir in the eggs and vanilla and mix until batter has a nice sheen to it.
  2. Fold in the flour and stir until combined. (Do not over mix). Add in the chocolate chips and stir until combined.
adding flour and chocolate chips to brownie batter
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
unbaked brownies in white casserole dish
baked brownies in white casserole dish
  1. Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
frosted brownies with chocolate frosting
  1. Cut into 9 brownies. (If you are having trouble cutting the brownies place in the fridge for the icing to harden up. This will make them easier to cut.)
chocolate buttercream frosting

How to make brownie frosting:

  1. Beat the butter: Firstly, add butter to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat until fluffy.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients: Next, add in the cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until thick and creamy. If frosting is too thick add more milk. If it is too runny add more powdered sugar.
  3. Set aside: Set the chocolate buttercream frosting aside until ready to frost brownies.

Chocolate Frosted Brownies FAQ

Can I add other toppings to these chocolate frosted brownies?

Yes! Add crushed candy canes to make these into Easy Peppermint Brownies. Add peanut butter chips or peanut butter frosting to make these into Peanut Butter Brownies.

How long will chocolate frosted brownies last?

Store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

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    Chocolate Frosted Brownies

    5 from 1 vote
    Thick and Fudgey Chocolate Frosted Brownies topped with a thick layer of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Serves 9 brownies
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    Ingredients 

    Chocolate Frosted Brownies

    • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed, use dairy free if on a plant-based diet
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, use dairy free if on a plant-based diet
    • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (use dairy free if on a plant-based diet)
    • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 1/2 – 2 cups confectioners sugar
    • 1/4 Silk Soy Milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Chocolate Frosted Brownies

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray or grease with butter. Set aside.Add butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until light brown / caramel in color. 5-10 minutes. Make sure to keep and eye on it so butter does not burn. It also helps to use a light colored saucepan for this.
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    • Pour browned butter into a large bowl along with both sugars, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Stir until combined and allow to rest for 5 minutes or until the mixture has cooled down.
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    • Stir in the eggs and vanilla and mix until batter has a nice sheen to it.
    • Fold in the flour and stir until combined. (Do not over mix). Add in the chocolate chunks or chips and stir until combined.
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    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
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    • Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
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    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    • Add butter to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat until fluffy.
    • Add in cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Beat until thick and creamy. If frosting is too thick add more milk. If it is too runny add more powdered sugar.
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    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 4gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 534IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
    Four chocolate brownies with thick, creamy chocolate frosting are arranged on a white plate. The brownies have a moist texture and the frosting is spread smoothly on top, making them just as irresistible for dessert lovers as make-ahead meatballs are for savory enthusiasts.

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