Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Festive Frosted Brownies

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home cookbook a few months ago.  My mom had a stack of these books for me to take a look at and I immediately copied the page that had this recipe.  They looked so pretty and delicious too.  I loved the added touch with the sprinkles on top.  I've wanted to make these for months and had the opportunity to make a batch last week.  They were so worth the wait.  These days I tend to prefer the darker chocolate, but the lighter chocolate flavor in these is heavenly.  The lighter chocolate frosting also helps those sprinkles stand out!!  I have a feeling these are going to be a favorite for many years to come!

 
Festive Frosted Brownies
 
Source:  adapted from Taste of Home
 
1 cup butter or margarine, softened (I used salted butter.)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 t. vanilla extract (I used 1 1/2 t.)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 T. baking cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
 
 
FROSTING:
 
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened (I used salted butter.)
1/4 cup evaporated milk (I used 2 % milk-same amount)
1 t. vanilla
2 T. baking cocoa
3 cups confectioner's sugar
 
Sprinkles
 
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt;  gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
 
Spread into greased 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack.
 
For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the butter, milk and vanilla; add cocoa.  Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth.  Spread over cooled brownies.  Decorate with sprinkles if desired!
 
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10 comments:

  1. Looks delicious! Love the "festive" flair! thanks for sharing on http://www.foodiefriendsfriday.com/

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  2. These look so good! Thank you for sharing with FFF this week!

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  3. Sharing them on my Walking on Sunshine Facebook Page today. Come on over!

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  4. Thanks for sharing with us at FFF this week.
    Dawn
    http://spatulasonparade.blogspot.com

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  5. Love a nice chewy brownie, and better with frosting on top. nice post Andi the wednesdaybaker

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  6. Beautiful looking brownies!!
    I have a similar recipe so I know they're also delicious

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  7. Thanks so much for posting this on Manic Monday :) brownies are one of my favorite sweets!!

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