These are my kids favorite brownies! It’s such a simple brownie recipe guaranteed to be a hit!
So this homemade brownie recipe is a family classic…One of those things that my mom made for me growing up. And when she passed away a few years ago I never really thought about them again, honestly. I mean, I do have an amazing brownie recipe of my own.
Anyhow, I was on Pinterest a while back and saw a photo of a brownie that looked like the brownies I remembered eating as a kid…a crusty frosted brownie that was dense and chewy! Luckily I have all my mom’s recipe boxes and was able to find the brownie recipe card! It looks like she got the recipe from a church friend…it’s one of those recipes that I am sure was passed around a lot in the 80s.
I made these brownies for my kids and they quickly declared them their favorite…I think it’s because of their mild chocolate flavor, no coffee or espresso…with a frosting that’s not too thick. You see, you frost the brownies while they are still warm so the frosting half absorbs into the top of the brownie…it’s awesome! The consistency is chewy, and thick…and with the frosting on the top they are perfectly sweet.
These are a fantastic and easy Homemade Brownie Recipe!
How do you make my Kid’s Favorite Brownies?
- Mix the melted butter, cocoa powder, eggs and vanilla together it will begin to thicken up, so make sure you mix it enough!
- Then add sugar and flour, and spread it into a prepared pan.
- These bake up very evenly, which is so great!
- While they’re baking make your frosting. And then spread that all over the top while the brownies are still warm.This makes some of the frosting melt right into the top of the brownies. YES!
When they are cooled you can pull them out of the pan…I mean how perfect are these?? They bake perfectly even!
These homemade brownies are the perfect little sweet snack, that my kid told me were “even better than Cosmic Brownies” which basically translates into BEST EVER!
BUT I do have a pretty epic Rainbow Chip Brownie Recipe on my site too…aka Homemade Cosmic Brownies!
Looking for more Homemade Brownie Recipes? Here are a few I love!
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My Kids Favorite Brownies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 30 Brownies 1x
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Description
These are my kids favorite brownies! It’s such a simple brownie recipe guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In bowl of stand mixer combine melted butter and cocoa powder. Mix on medium speed until all lumps are gone.
- Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add in the sugar and mix until incorporated and finally add in flour and mix until combined.
- Spread in prepared pan and bake 20-25 minutes until center is just set.
- While the brownies are baking, prepare your frosting by mixing the butter and cocoa powder together. Add in the milk and powdered sugar and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Allow the brownies to cool for 15 minutes and then spread on the frosting. The brownies will still be warm, which is fine. The frosting will melt into the brownies.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares,
Notes
store airtight for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 30.2 g
- Sodium: 12.3 mg
- Fat: 8.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.8 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 45.2 mg
Keywords: brownies, recipe, cookies and cups, easy
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As a kid, my go to brownie recipe was one found in a Betty Crocker’s cookbook. I kept 3 brothers supplied. Although the ingriedients are different the consistency and taste of the brownies are very similar…yours a bit better and yes, maybe the best I’ve tasted. Yours use coco (easier) & more eggs but no baking soad and salt.
The one place I changed the receipt was the icing…I made a thinner icing using just a bit more than 1 cup of powdered sugar. The 2 1/2 cups seems overkill to me but I often make brownies with no icing.
These are fabulous! Really. BFP
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So glad you enjoyed!!
Made these for my boyfriend’s kids who don’t typically like traditional brownies… but these they LOVED!! Your recipes are always a hit!!
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Love hearing that!! I think it’s teh icing that does it 😉
Love this recipe and I’ve made it so many times since it’s been posted. It always turns out and we use 3/4 cup of butter instead of the 1 cup. I’ve also made it with alternative flours, egg replacement, and coconut oil. It still turns out well.
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Just made these and they are fantastic! The frosting really kicks them up a notch!
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Love these brownies! I followed the recipe exactly, but cooked for about 5 additional minutes (I usually have to do this with my oven) and they came out perfect. Planning on making another batch this afternoon to bring to my daughter’s office tomorrow and again next week for a party. So easy and delicious!
Made these yesterday because I actually had all the ingredients on hand!! They are so delicious!! My son raved about them and declared them the best brownies ever! Very rich and fudgy. I like how it makes a lot of servings, so great for a party! Keeper recipe….thank you!!
So glad you liked them!!
Shelly,
If I could give this recipe more than 5 stars…..I surely would. This is one of the simplest, most delicious brownie recipes I have ever made. We had company for five days and I was looking for a quick dessert that would please everyone. Well…..this certainly did. Does fighting over whose brownie was bigger or how many somebody already had count as a keeper recipe? I sure think so. Simply amazing recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Vicki
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Oh my gosh, I love hearing this so much! You made my day!
i really liked your brownies they were so delicious i son and family really liked it and thank you so much for the recipes i didn’t know how to make them at first but know i no how to make them thank you so much
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LOVE these brownies! I added chocolate chips to the batter becuase why not! I did increase the baking time by 10+ minutes becuase the middle wouldn’t set. When I frosted them I realized they were still pretty gooey so I refrigerated for a bit and that did the trick. They were so delicous…like if brownies and fudge had a baby. Perfect superbowl party treat!
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Yay!! So glad you liked them and thanks for the adaptation on the recipe!
mmmmm. fatten them up!!!!
Made these yesterday–super easy and tasty!
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