Favorite Frosted Brownies

By Addie

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

MY NOTES: Skip the candy sprinkles. Maybe add chocolate sprinkles - Jack loves those!

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one 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 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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REVIEWS:

Fantastic brownie! I often add whipped cream instead if the milk in the frosting makes it super fluffy. Served these at my niece's wedding reception. Everyone loved them!

These are fabulous! I have made them many times.

I'm a chewy brownie kind of girl...I thought this recipe was ok but nothing wow'd me! It was more cake-like...might be what you're looking for if you like cake brownies. :)

These are great brownies. My Family and I loved them.

This is a fabulous recipe. I have made it many times and made it for other people and everyone loves them.