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Brownie Frosting

A rich and creamy chocolate frosting perfect for spreading over warm brownies for a smooth, fudgy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Whisk cocoa powder into the melted butter until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in powdered sugar.
  4. Add milk and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and creamy.
  5. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
  6. Spread frosting over warm brownies and allow to set.

Notes

Spread the frosting over slightly warm brownies for the smoothest finish.