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Chocolate Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups salted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chunks

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it smells nutty and golden. Remove from heat. Stir in sugars and cocoa powder. Let cool 5 min.
  • Add vanilla, then whisk in eggs one at a time until glossy and smooth.
  • Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spread into pan and smooth the top. Bake 32–36 minutes or until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy, adding milk/cream as needed.
  • Frost cooled brownies, then chill for 30 minutes for cleaner cuts.