Double Fudge Frosted Brownies

[Elizabeth_11]

Double Fudge Frosted Brownies

• 1/2 c unsalted butter, cut into Tablespoons
  
• 1/2 c lightly packed brown sugar
  
• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  
• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
  
• 3/4 c granulated sugar
  
• 3 large eggs
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 c flour
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  

Frosting:

• 3 T unsalted butter
  
• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
  
• 1 oz semisweet chocolate
  
• 1-1/2 c confectioners sugar
  
• pinch salt
  
• 1/4 c heavycream
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

oven to 350. Line 8" square pan and sides completely with foil. Lightly butter bottom and sides.

In medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and chocolates until butter and chocolates melt and mixture is smooth, transfer to medium bowl.

With wooden spoon, stir in granulated sugar. Stir in eggs, one at a time, until there is no trace of yolk. Mix in vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix vigorously until mixture is shiny and smooth. Scrape into prepared pan and smooth top.

Bake brownies for 35-40 minute, or until cake tester comes out slightly moist. Do not overbake. Let cool for 45 minutes. Lift brownies out of pan holding onto foil. Invert onto cooling rack and peel off foil. Let cool completely (brownies will be frosted on smooth side.

Make frosting:

Place butter and chocolates in medium saucepan. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and chocolates melt and mixture is smooth. Transfer to bowl of electric mixer. On low speed, add half of heavy cream. Blend in remaining confectioners sugar and remaining heavy cream. Beat in vanilla and salt. Beat frosting on medium speed for 30 seconds, or until smooth and shiny.

Spread frosting over uncut brownies, and cut into 9 squares. Serve at room temperature.

Enjoy! They are soooooooooooooooo good!

Keywords: Dessert, Brownies/Bars

( RG410 )