I love brownies. I have a really good recipe, but sometimes, I get a hankering for something a little different. I wanted some chewy frosted brownies. My favorite standby homemade brownies are simple, with no frosting, but the other day I was craving something more. I wanted chewy brownies. I wanted buttery, fudgy frosting. I wanted it immediately. So I googled it, and found several recipes. This one looked good, and it was.
These yummy brownies are super easy because they’re made from a mix, but they don’t taste like it. Bonus! They hit the spot for me, and now I have another go-to brownie recipe in my arsenal.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
![Melt butter over low heat, in a 3-quart sauce pan. Whisk in milk and cocoa powder. Stirring constantly, turn heat up to medium/high, and cook until it thickens, but doesn't boil.](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29015123/2016-03-10_7933_edited-1-copy-1024x341.jpg)
Melt butter over low heat, in a 3-quart sauce pan. Whisk in milk and cocoa powder. Stirring constantly, turn heat up to medium/high, and cook until it thickens, but doesn’t boil.
![Whisk together with powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until smooth. You can use a whisk or electric beaters, but you don't want it to cool.](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29015028/2016-03-12_8145_edited-1-1024x683.jpg)
Whisk together with powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until smooth. You can use a whisk or electric beaters, but you don’t want it to cool.
![When they're ready to cut, use the foil to lift them out of the pan, and then peal it away. Cut and serve.](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29015021/2016-03-12_8167_edited-1-1024x683.jpg)
When they’re ready to cut, use the foil to lift them out of the pan, and then peal it away. Cut and serve.
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- 1 box (18 ounces) brownie mix (I used Duncan Hines family size chewy fudge brownies)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 Tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Preheat oven to 325. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with foil, and lightly coat the bottom with non-stick spray.
- Combine brownie mix, butter, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl, and stir until mixed. (Batter will be very thick.)
- Spread in prepared pan, and bake for about 30 minutes, until center is set, but still a bit soft.
- Let cool for about 20 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the cocoa powder and milk, stirring until the mixture becomes thick and is JUST starting to boil.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour over brownies, spreading quickly before it sets.
- Let brownies cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for 1 hour. (for easier cutting)
- Once chilled, lift foil from pan, peel off brownies, and cut into squares.
- Makes 24 brownies
![Easy Fudgy Frosted Brownies](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29014940/2016-03-12_8294_edited-2-1024x683.jpg)