Best 8 Frosting For Brownies Recipes

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Preparing frosting for brownies doesn't have to be overwhelming. With numerous options available, there's a perfect frosting to complement your rich, decadent brownies. From classic chocolate ganache to sweet cream cheese frosting and indulgent caramel sauce, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we'll guide you through the amazing world of brownie frostings, sharing the best recipes and helpful tips to create a truly unforgettable dessert experience. Whether you prefer a smooth, silky texture or a thick, fluffy topping, we've got you covered. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to find the perfect frosting for your brownies and elevate your dessert game to the next level.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST BROWNIE FROSTING RECIPE



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A recipe for frosting made especially for brownies. Rich, chocolate flavor, just the right amount and easy to make.

Provided by Tara Teaspoon

Categories     Baking     Frosting

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tbsp unsalted butter
5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
1½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heatproof bowl, microwave the butter and cocoa powder until butter is melted. Beat together with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla and milk and stir.
  • Add the confectioners' sugar and stir, slowly at first, until incorporated; then beat on medium speed until frosting is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. use immediately on cooled brownies, or store, covered at room temperature, for up to a day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR BROWNIES



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This is hands down the best fudgy frosting for brownies! It is super simple to make too! I don't recall where I got this from, but I use it a lot!

Provided by koalaqueen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 5m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add cocoa and remove pan from heat.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread over brownies.

BROWNIE FROSTING



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This frosting comes from my Mom. You can use it on made-from-scratch brownies, or give boxed brownies a special touch. Very rich and VERY good!

Provided by CRUNCHM

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons milk
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1 dash vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, butter, and sugar together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; allow to cook at a rolling boil for 30 seconds and immediately remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla to the milk mixture and stir until the chips are completely melted. Pour immediately over warm brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 33 g

FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES



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A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BEST BROWNIES WITH FROSTING



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I got this recipe out of the newspaper many, many years ago. It's very easy and oh so good! You can make it with or without the frosting.

Provided by Abbey

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup vegetable oil (don't use margarine) or 1/2 cup melted butter (don't use margarine)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup or 1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Stir oil or melted butter, sugar and vanilla together in large mixer bowl.
  • Add eggs, beat until well blended using a spoon.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture.
  • Add nuts if desired.
  • Spread into a greased 9 inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until brownie pulls away from the edge of the pan.
  • Cool in the pan.
  • Frost with Creamy Brownie Frosting if desired.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Creamy Brownie Frosting Instructions:.
  • Cream butter, cocoa, corn syrup or honey and vanilla in small mixer bowl.
  • Add powdered sugar and milk; beat to spreading consistency.
  • Makes about 1 cup frosting.

SCRUMPTIOUS FROSTED FUDGY BROWNIES



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MMMMMMM, I can never eat just one of these melt-in-your-mouth brownies, they are so rich and chocolaty.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. Place 8 ounces of baking chocolate with 1 cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High until the chocolate is soft and the butter has melted, about 2 minutes. Stir to mix.
  • Place the eggs, 3 cups of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and beat in the melted butter-chocolate mixture. Beat in the flour until just combined (do not overmix), and stir in the chopped walnuts. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan before frosting.
  • To make frosting, combine 1 1/4 cup of sugar with the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 7 minutes without stirring.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the heat, and stir in 5 ounces of baking chocolate and 1/2 cup butter, stirring to melt and blend the chocolate. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; whisk until smooth. Place the frosting in the refrigerator and stir every few minutes until the frosting is chilled and thick, about 30 minutes. Frost the cooled brownies, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

BLONDE BROWNIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



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Rich brown sugar frosting slathered on rich vanilla bars - yum.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine), softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, spread batter evenly.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat. Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar; cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; cook until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well with spoon after each addition, until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, add more milk, a few drops at a time. Spread frosting over brownies. Immediately sprinkle with pecans. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

FAVORITE FROSTED BROWNIES



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I don't think you can overdo chocolate for this holiday. Candy sprinkles dress up my tried-and-true brownies for the occasion.-Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Decorating sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a bowl, beat the butter, milk and vanilla; add cocoa. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips: Achieving Bakery-Style Brownies with Irresistible Frosting

1. Choose the Right Frosting: Opt for a frosting that complements the richness of the brownies. Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice, providing a tangy balance to the chocolatey sweetness. Consider variations like peanut butter or Nutella frosting for a unique twist.

2. Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh butter, real cream cheese, and high-cocoa chocolate elevate the frosting's flavor and texture. Avoid using margarine or processed cheese, which can compromise the taste.

3. Pay Attention to Temperature: Softened butter and cream cheese are essential for a smooth and creamy frosting. Make sure they reach room temperature before mixing to ensure proper consistency.

4. Beat Thoroughly: To achieve a light and fluffy frosting, beat the butter and sugar until they are well combined and airy. This process incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a frosting with a velvety texture.

5. Add Flavor Enhancers: Vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or a pinch of salt can enhance the frosting's flavor profile. Experiment with different extracts or spices to create unique flavor combinations.

Conclusion: Indulge in Decadent Brownies with Perfectly Paired Frosting

Whether you prefer classic cream cheese frosting or crave a rich chocolate ganache, choosing the right frosting can transform your brownies into an irresistible dessert. By following these tips and experimenting with different frosting recipes, you can elevate your brownies to bakery-style perfection. Indulge in the ultimate chocolate indulgence and enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

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