These Milk Chocolate Frosted Brownies are decadent, sweet, and oh so chocolate-y. From the dense, fudge-like brownies to the soft, whipped chocolate buttercream, this dessert is all you need if you’re a chocolate lover.
Are you searching for a simple brownie recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? You can stop looking, I’ve got what you need right here. I may have had a slight (major) sugar rush after eating one of these, but it was worth it.
This recipe is a crowd pleaser. Everyone loves brownies, right?
Brownies are one of my favorite dessert recipes to make because they are so easy and foolproof. Yes, they still require exact measurements, but they’re not as particular as cakes or cookies may be. One pan desserts are quick to mix together and even quicker to serve!
Love brownies? Try one of my other recipes – Small Batch Brownies (enough for just a few people – or keep them for yourself!), Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownies, or my Chocolate Brownie Trees with Mint White Chocolate Drizzle. Perfect for the holidays!
These particular brownies, as if I need to warn you after looking at these photos, are very indulgent. Decadent even. As you can see, there is a healthy layer of frosting on top of these bad boys.
If you have a more sensitive sweet tooth, feel free to cut the frosting recipe in half or omit it completely. Do you like a thick, frosted brownie? Then this recipe is for you.
Milk Chocolate Frosted Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease an 8x8 square baking pan or line with parchment and set aside. If lining pan, leave some hanging over the edges to easily pull brownies from the pan once cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugars, and vanilla. Beat in eggs.
- In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients - flour, cocoa, and salt. Slowly stir dry ingredients into egg mixture until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips (or other mix-ins of your choosing).
- Pour into 8x8 pan and use a spatula to spread evenly to the edges. Batter will be thick.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, then test with a toothpick for doneness. Insert toothpick into the center of the pan. If toothpick comes out with wet batter, the brownies are not done. Continue checking every 2 minutes. If toothpick comes out with a few crumbs, then the brownies are done.
- Place brownies onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- In a large bowl, cream confectioner's sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa powder and vanilla. Add milk one tablespoon at a time and continue beating until desired consistency is achieved.
- Spread frosting evenly over brownies and cut into bars.
Funo says
October 25, 2017 at 12:17 amAre you sure its 2 cup of confectioner’s sugar in the Chocolate Buttercream part?
It came out sweet as hell
Heather says
November 3, 2017 at 8:08 amHi Funo! Yes, this recipe is very sweet. If it’s too sweet for you, I’d recommend halving the amounts for a thinner layer of frosting. The brownies are also fantastic without any frosting at all. Hope this helps!