INGREDIENTS
For the brownies:
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed preferred)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the frosting:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
For the brownies:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about a couple minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in one egg at a time, making sure to wipe down the sides of the bowl in between each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt on low speed until a thick batter forms. Fold the chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula. Gently press the brownie batter into a greased or parchment lined 9×9 pan. Its ok if the batter is thick and this may take a moment to gently push it into a flat layer in the pan.
- Bake for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
For the frosting:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about a few minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour and vanilla extract until smooth.
- With the mixer speed on low, add in the heavy cream and mix until just combined. The purpose of this is to achieve a frosting consistency. If it’s still a little too thick, add in a little bit more heavy cream until creamy enough. Fold the chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, frost with the cookie dough frosting. Enjoy!
NOTES
- If you are concerned about consuming raw flour in the cookie dough frosting recipe, simply spread the flour out on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for a few minutes. Resume the frosting recipe as normal.
- Dutch processed cocoa isn’t required, but does really deliver a “full” chocolate flavor! It’s my favorite!
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