brownie icing

This is the best frosting for brownies! It&#39;s rich, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor. Best of all, it comes together in minutes!Makes 1.5 cups frosting, enough to frost 9x13 pan of brownies.

The Best Chocolate Frosting for Brownies

unsalted butter (1 stick) (softened to room temperature

vanilla extract

salt

cocoa powder (I use Hershey's brand)

sugar

milk ((you can add more to reach desired consistency))

In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter (½ cup, i.e. 1 stick), vanilla extract (2 teaspoons), and salt (¼ teaspoon) on medium-high speed for 1 minute until smooth. Turn the mixer to low speed then slowly add the unsweetened cocoa powder (½ cup) and powdered sugar (2 cups). You may need to stop and scrape down the sides. Add 2 tablespoons of milk.

Beat on high for 1-2 minutes until creamy and the frosting is at a good consistency to pipe. If it looks too runny, add more powdered sugar. If it looks too stiff, add another 1-2 tablespoons of milk until you get to the desired consistency.

Place the mixing bowl in the microwave and heat for 15 to 30 seconds, or until glossy, easy to stir and smooth.

Spread the frosting onto a 9x13 pan of brownies.

Although the sugar to milk ratio makes the frosting shelf stable for 1-2 days, you may want to store your frosted brownies in the fridge for peace of mind.

Thank you an easy, and OMG delicious recipe! I reallly like how you listed in parentheses how much of each ingredient to add. It saves a ton of time by not scrolling up and down to get the amount and finding your place again. I needed a good recipe for box mix brownies and this was it! Definitely pinning this one future enjoyment!

Best chocolate frosting ever for brownies!!!

Very easy recipe which came out great!  I added the coffee for the milk which gave it a more chocolate flavor. I will make this my go to recipe!

I made this frosting and used it with a couple Ghirardelli brownie box mixes. Everyone loved them. Thank you for this recipe. I will definitely be using it again!

Seriously so rich and delicious! An absolute perfect pair for  brownies! Soo good!!!

I've been making frosting for 50 years (I know!), and this is the BEST chocolate frosting recipe I have ever made.  WOW!  I thought basic chocolate frosting was frosting, you know?  Nope...this is a KEEPER!  So glad I found this recipe!

If you&#039;re looking for a quick and easy way to take your brownies up a notch, then you must try this 5 Minute Decadent Brownie Frosting recipe. This rich chocolate frosting is smooth, velvety, and absolutely delicious!

5 Minute Decadent Brownie Frosting

unsalted butter (melted, 56 grams)

cocoa (35 grams)

confectioners sugar (227 grams)

tbsp milk

In a large microwavable safe bowl melt the butter 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.

Add in the ⅓ cup cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.

Add in the 2 cups of confectioners sugar and 3 tbsp milk.

Whisk until smooth and frost right away otherwise it will harden.

Use it to frost these one bowl brownies!

Absolutely delicious and easy!  Thank you!

Very tasty and easy! I increased the amount by half - so 3/4 cup butter, 3 cups sugar, 4.5T milk, 1/2 cup chocolate. It was the perfect amount for 9x13 pan of brownies. The frosting crusts over nicely, which is my preferred texture on frosted brownies. 

Wow, this brownie frosting is absolutely amazing - saving it for future use! It was enough to cover my 9.5 x 9.5 pan of brownies. Thank you!

Great frosting recipe for brownies! I have a great brownie recipe that I love and this frosting was so easy and definitely adds to an already really good brownie recipe. Love it! Thanks so much!

Not a review, but a question. I need to frost some brownies the day before serving them. If I use this frosting, will I need to refrigerate since recipe includes milk? I added a 5 star review, so I wouldn't lower the average.

Awesome recipe. I made mine with creamed strong coffee and I frosted peanut butter cookies. They were soooo rich and fudgy.

If I could give this 10 stars I would!  This truly is a five minute recipe, from gathering the supplies to making this delicious frosting. I have even used it on a yellow cake recipe and everyone loved it, I just doubled the recipe.  

Thank you so much for sharing this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQjMkrCI6n8

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to take your brownies up a notch, then you must try this 5 Minute Decadent Brownie Frosting recipe. This rich chocolate frosting is smooth, velvety, and absolutely delicious! It takes just 5 minutes to make, and it will add a layer of wow to your brownies that everyone will love.

Find the full recipe here: https://frostingandfettuccine.com/brownie-frosting/

Time Stamp:
00:05 Melt butter and add dry ingredients
00:30 Smooth frosting over brownies

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