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Classic Brownies with Frosting

Baking· Bars and Brownies· Christmas· Dessert· Holiday

Ever get a craving for classic brownies? The kind with nuts and creamy frosting like grandma used to make. This is that recipe. Perfect classic brownies with frosting. 

Classic Brownies | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com
Today is double awesome! I have teamed up with 19 other bloggers, hosted by Karyn of Dieter’s Downfall and Pint Sized Baker, and we are hosting a HUGE holiday favorites giveaway. There’s like a billion prizes to be one (ok, 20, including the grand prize) but that’s still kind of crazy, right?!

Classic Brownies | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

 

Let’s kick things off with some holiday brownies. A classic recipe. Nothing fancy, no layers, no stuffing, no hidden candy surprises. Just a classic down home brownie. Because sometimes that’s all you need.
Classic Brownies | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

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Classic Brownies with Frosting

Classic Brownies with Frosting

Yield: 24 brownies
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

Classic Brownies

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 tbsp milk

Chocolate Frosting

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8" baking dish with parchment paper and grease.

For the brownies

  1. Melt the shortening and butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the cocoa. Set aside to cool.
  2. In the bowl of your mixer, beat the eggs until pale yellow. Add the sugar and mix well. 
  3. Add the cooled chocolate mix and vanilla. Mix until combined, scraping down sides as needed.
  4. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. 
  5. Pour into the egg chocolate mixture in three batches, mixing to combine. Scrape down the sides as needed and stir nonce more. 
  6. Fold in the pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool.

For the frosting;

  1. Whisk the cocoa into the melted butter. 
  2. Add the confectioners’ sugar in small batches and whisk to combine. 
  3. Add the vanilla and add more confectioners’s sugar as needed. .
  4. Spread over brownies and let set before cutting into squares and serving

Notes

Cooking Up a Storm

© Kita Roberts
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

Classic Brownies | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

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Comments

  12. Lisa@hooplapalooza says

    hot diggety dang these brownies look deeelish! i have 99 million brownie recipes and none are for the basic recipe so this one’s definitely a keeper! it’s been fun doing this giveaway with you Kita! and your pics? GORG!!! :>D

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  15. Alisha says

    These look so delicious and adorable! I can’t wait to try and make them later. Another recipe to add to my “to do” recipe list!

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  17. Elizabeth Moreno says

    I would like to make frostings, cakes, cookies you name it! My dream is to win this beautiful appliance. I’ve been trying to save up for one but something always comes up lol. Praying to win this!

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  18. Kim Lechner says

    Love making brownies 🙂 Do I need to do anything else to enter the Brownie Baking Essentials Giveaway, would love to try those brownies.

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  20. Brandi Bryant says

    I would make a big batch of these yummy looking brownies in that beautiful mixer. Then I would make cookies, cupcakes, and other goodies. Thanks for this recipe and awesome giveaway. Good luck everyone.

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  21. toshia still says

    I would make cakes and cake pops for the less fortunate children on their birthday so that they can enjoy their day and see how it feels to be able to have a cake to celebrate their birthday

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  26. Shanna Uptergrove says

    Not sure where to enter for YOUR prize!! It looks amazing, I’d love to bake some brownies for my family- except I don’t have an 8×8 pan.. hint hint 🙂

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    • Kita says

      You know… that’s a good question. I shall email the ring leader of this shindig and find out how exactly we are managing that (though my guess is a random winner from the comments 😀

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  47. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    It’s so true that sometimes the best things are basic. When I was pondering up cupcakes last night I had all kinds of ideas in my head. But I decided to put the brakes on and stick to something a bit simpler. As for what I would make in that beauty, I’m thinking a large batch of snickerdoodle blondies.

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  62. Julie says

    My younger sister who lives with me LOVES brownies (I love them too but she is addicted). This recipe is a keeper. This prize package is great.

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  65. barbara c says

    the brownies made me want to have them…n.o.w…they look yummie and great..and the tag.s gave a sweet gifting to give out..thk.s..

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  67. Tina Hayes says

    I laughed when I saw your comment about the button, and then laughed harder when I scrolled down and saw the code sent to you from your fellow bloggers! Thanks for a giggle, and for the giveaway!

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  80. Pam Gurganus says

    These brownies look and sound amazing! Thank you for sharing. And thank you too for this wonderful giveaway opportunity! Best wishes to all those entering and happy holidays! 🙂

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  84. Edie Brooks says

    I would enjoy using the mixer to make various cookie dough recipes and continue the tradition started with my grandmother and continues today… roll and cut cookies!

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  87. Aubrey says

    The brownies look delicious, sure would be cool to win the brownie kit and kitchen aid mixer so I could make some of these and the other great recipes I’ve seen on the scavenger hunt.

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  89. Halle says

    Yay brownies! I love brownies definitely one of my favorite desserts! Anyways I would love to get the brownie giveaway I understand if not 🙂

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  94. Laura says

    oops – my computer hiccupped as I was trying to comment. forgive me if this is a repeat. Please enter my name for the brownie giveaway.
    Thank you

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  106. Daraya says

    Mmm! I haven’t found a brownie recipe as good as the brownies from a box, so I’ll have to try your recipe! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  109. L.O.Vee my Cupcakes says

    With the Kitchen Aide Pro mixer it would elevate and take my cupcakes to a whole other level… I would be able to make the lightest fluffiest cupcakes, sweetest and crispiest Macarons, and of course sweet treats with my daughters when we have mother daughter baking days.

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  111. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    Those brownies look soooo good… I never thought of “classic” brownies as having a separate frosting layer before, but I could see how your recipe could easily become a classic tradition around my house!

    I also love your photography– so dark and yet so appealing.

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  128. Alexis P. says

    After I finish typing this comment I am going to run to the nearest supermarket and myself some brownies. All the images for my tummy growling. Also will be a nice little treat while I catch up with Sons of Anarchy!

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  143. Katrina Sedillo says

    If were blessed to win this giveaway, the very first thing i’d like to make with my dream appliance would have to be homemade macaroon cookies. I’ve yet to attempt baking macaroons but now i feel inspired and how cool would that be to try something bew in a brand new appliance! thank you 🙂

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