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A brownie with cream cheese frosting on its side in a white pan.
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Fudgy Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Fudgy Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting are so decadent! The brownies are gooey and full of chocolate flavor, and the thick and creamy cream cheese frosting slathered on top takes these brownies to the next level! Your whole family is going to love these!

Ingredients

For brownies:

  • 1/2 cup butter, 113g
  • 6 oz chocolate chips, about 1 heaping cup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, 200g
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup flour, 62g
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 25g
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, (half a bar) softened 113g
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened 56g
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar , 227g
  • ½ tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick baking spray.
  • In a microwave safe bowl combine the 1/2 cup butter and 6 oz chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted. Up to 90 seconds total. Let the chocolate cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add in 3 eggs to the chocolate and whip using a hand mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Add the 1 cup sugar and whisk again.
  • Switch to a spatula and add in 1 teaspoon vanilla mix until combined. Next add in the 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the lined baking pan and bake for 25 minutes for super fudgy brownies. Cool.
  • Meanwhile make the cream cheese frosting. In the bowl of a stand or hand mixer combine the 4 oz cream cheese and ¼ cup butter together with the paddle attachment for 1 minute on medium speed.
  • Add in the 2 cups confectioners sugar, and mix on low speed moving up to medium for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add in the ½ tbsp milk and ¼ tsp vanilla and whip again until smooth.
  • Top the brownies with the frosting.

Notes

Make sure to cool the brownies completely before adding the cream cheese frosting. 
Keep these refrigerated for up to a week.
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 161mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 430IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg
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