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.
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?!
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Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies
Classic Brownies with Frosting
Ingredients
Classic Brownies
- ½ cup shortening
- 6 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoon milk
Chocolate Frosting
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8" baking dish with parchment paper and grease.
For the brownies
- Melt the shortening and butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the cocoa. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of your mixer, beat the eggs until pale yellow. Add the sugar and mix well.
- Add the cooled chocolate mix and vanilla. Mix until combined, scraping down sides as needed.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Pour into the egg chocolate mixture in three batches, mixing to combine. Scrape down the sides as needed and stir nonce more.
- Fold in the pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool.
For the frosting;
- Whisk the cocoa into the melted butter.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar in small batches and whisk to combine.
- Add the vanilla and add more confectioners’s sugar as needed. .
- Spread over brownies and let set before cutting into squares and serving
Notes
Vicki @ WITK says
These brownies look awesome. I want to eat that frosting on its own. And such a fun giveaway, I love the word scavenger hunt idea!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
Maybe I need to put on my GoPro as I go hopping around different blogs? Or, I could just put up my slippered feet and munch on a brownie (or two).
sandy says
Those brownies look so good. Yummy. Love finding your site during this scavenger hunt.
Lisamarie Jenssen says
What a nice giveaway, you all are in the Christmas spirit for sure. Oh, and I would love to win!
Sarah says
I love brownies!
Luz says
Sounds like a great giveaway! Kitchenaid is my favorite!
Katherine S says
Sorry, but there's just nothing better than brownies! YUM!
Maritza Baez says
I would make my cake batters with it, it will ease my job.. Good luck to all..
Tommy says
Lots of bread!
Danielle says
I would whip up a batch of these delicious brownies you posted! Thanks!
Katia says
I would make these delicious brownies for my family! I love brownies!!
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
Deb Young says
Those brownies look delicious!
Deb Young says
Brownies!
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!
Riley H says
Lots and lots of bread
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!
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.
Debbie Jennings says
A Scavenger Hunt....how fun!
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.
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
Itzia says
i'd love a brownie right now
Dawn says
Those brownies look delicious!
Katie Olexa says
These brownies look amazing! Love your styling as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kim N. says
I'd make cookies, cakes, brownies, you name it!
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 8x8 pan.. hint hint 🙂
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 😀
MaryB says
Brownies - an absolute favorite in our household!
Ericka Perez-Bermudez says
I love brownies!!! I can't wait to try this recipe!!!
Tammy Northrup says
Your recipe looks amazing. I am definitely trying that soon. I don't see how to enter your individual giveaway though.
Melanie says
Kita, I love your nummy-nummies. Here's hoping I win the mixer!
Maria Healey says
So glad I went on this Scavenger Hunt and found you! Love your site!
Brandi Bryant says
I would love to taste some brownies and make some brownies. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck everyone.
Nancy p.@thebittersideofsweet says
I would make cookies!
Betsy @JavaCupcake says
Your photography is beautiful!!! 🙂
Rina G says
Love me some Brownies!
Alejandra says
The brownies look good. Can't wait to try this recipe 😉
Sherri Lindsey says
Those brownies look DELISH! Thanks for all that you do!
Jan W. says
Wow! Now those look like yummy brownies!
Carolina says
I would love to win this so I can make bigger batches of royal icing and other goodies as well.
Lacey Newman says
Those brownies look delish!
Jen Y says
I'd love to win the brownies.
Tracy says
Angel food cake.
Dawn says
This is fun!
Nikki says
your brownies look so yummy!
Autum says
Nothing beats a good chewy brownie! Thanks for the opportunity!
Shirley says
I would love to try make lots of different cakes...
specially "Tres Leches" I LOVE it!!!
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.
Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says
Ohmygosh I love brownies and I could devour a whole pan of these!
Lyn says
I would make sugar cookies
Cindi Jones says
The brownies look delicious! Going to try this recipe. 🙂
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
There is nothing better than brownies! I would love to win the brownie kit for my daughter for Christmas. Thanks for the fun giveaway. 🙂
LoriN says
Those look good.
Chantel cipolla says
yummy recipe. great contest!
emily says
i'd love to make a simple cake with a kitchenaid mixer. i've never had the pleasure of using one!
Shirley says
Got to LOVE Brownies!!! Yumm!!!
Shelby says
I'd make some light and fluffy frosting for cupcakes!
MC says
Nothing beats brownies except that sweet, sweet mixer! 🙂
Christie says
I LOVE to bake cookies. I broke a hand mixer making cookies once.
mysweetiepiepie says
The brownies look yummy :+)
Leah B says
I would love to win this!
Justin S says
Aww, yeah. Maybe crumble some gingerbread cookies on those?
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.
Julie @ Girl on the Move says
Oh my goodness, those brownies look amazing!
Angela Y says
I would make everything with it. Starting with some tiramisu!
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..
Ameena burdine says
Brownies are actually my favorite sweet treat. Its always hard to find a great brownie recipe. Thanks
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!
Barbara Mc/Whenihave Time says
Love brownies, thank you for the opportunity!
Holly Garrett says
I now know where to come to get my BROWNIE FIX. I cannot wait to make these!
Ashley Khawsy says
Yay brownies! and giveaways! huzzah! haha
C. Thoma says
Cake, I would make a lot of Cake!
Carla S says
Those brownies look really really good.I like your prize package.Happy Holidays! 🙂
Mary McGuire Owens says
Everyone has room for a little brownie!
Mabel Chan says
I love me some brownies.. hmm chocolate
Shelly says
I love brownies topped with frosting! The more chocolate, the better!
Jill R says
Yum, those look delicious!
Mari J says
Brownies are my favorite. Thank for the great giveaway!
Colleen says
Thank you for this simple, traditional brownie recipe. IMHO, the traditional brownie is the best.
Heather says
We love brownies from scratch at our house and this is another great recipe to try!!
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! 🙂
Christina C says
This scavenger hunt is such a good idea! So fun. Those brownies look mouthwateringly good. 🙂
sarah buki says
will need to try this recipie tonight!
sharon says
Chocolate on top of chocolate! Right down my alley ...I will be making these soon!
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!
Leslie says
The brownies look amazing! That Kitchenaid would be perfect for all sorts of hoilday sweets
Lydine says
Love the post! Thanks for the giveaway!
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.
Rusty H says
Those look like the "perfect" brownie.
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 🙂
natalie @ wee eats says
i would make a big loaf of brioche for some holiday french toast
Rusty H says
With a new KitchenAid Professional Mixer, I think I’d start with bread
Jennifer B says
Thanks!
Sarah says
I would make stollen!
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
Belinda @zomppa says
I can't have any more brownies! Well...if they look like that...OK!
Karen - Cinnamon Freud says
I would make some kind of dessert- maybe homemade cinnamon rolls
libby says
The brownies look so delicious
Shumaila The Novice Housewife says
I love brownies and these look great!
sara says
Cookies!
Terri B says
These brownies look so good!
Anie U says
I've been wanting to make brownies from scratch for a while - thanks for the great recipe!
Neenya says
Thanks for the giveaways! <3
Pam T says
I'm excited to get great new recipes on each blog! So much fun making treats for the holidays. 🙂
yoselin says
Can't wait to give these a try! Yummy!!
yoselin says
With the kitchen aid I would continue to make moist and tasteful cupcakes and cakes 🙂
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!
Di says
Everyone loves brownies. Yummy!
Kari M says
Christmas cookies!
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.
C. Thoma says
Looks just right
A classic down home brownie. Because sometimes that’s all you need.
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.
libby says
I would make a poundcake
Anne M says
Brownies - yum!
AmyP says
Those brownies look delicious. Perhaps they would be the first thing I would make with my new mixer.
Jane Downes says
mmmmmmmmmmm...brownies!
Patti Brown says
Thanks for sharing the recipe, and for both giveaways!
itzia says
thanks for the giveaways and for this brownie recipe
Amy says
I hope I win! Thanks for all your great ideas.
Suranna Michael says
mmmmmm. Brownies. These look wonderful.
Kathleen says
Those brownies look so much better than boxed ones! I have to make these!
Meryl says
I'd make my husband's favorite cake - Devil's food cake with dark chocolate ganache.
Kesha says
I would make chocolate chip cookies!
Amber says
I very rarely make brownies from scratch (I'm too lazy) but yours look delicious!
Gwendolyn M says
Delicious Brownie Recipe
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I would make cookies!
Heather Esposito says
Your brownies look delicious!!
Candice says
I absolutely LOVE brownies!! I'm still searching for that one recipe that knocks my socks off. This could be it!
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!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Too bad you're not my secret santa, because these little brownie bites are calling my name. What an awesome giveaway!
Cindi Jones says
Drooling over those brownies!
Anna says
The brownies look amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!
Chelsea says
Yum! I love trying new brownie recipes!
Sabrina says
awesome recipe thank you
margaret gerland says
I would love a kitchen aid mixer, I would make everything I possibly could!
JODI STEWART says
I am so happy to have found all of these blogs through this giveaway! I can't wait to try the brownies! 🙂
Michele Rodocker says
I love a good giveaway and a good brownie! Yummmm! Fingers Crossed. Thanks!
Ashley Outland says
Thank you for the amazing giveaway!!!! 🙂
Dina | savvyinthekitchen says
I would make a hummingbird cake!
Ariana says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I'm going to make these for a friend's birthday this week 🙂
Kesha says
Oh my! These brownies look AMAZING! I love brownies! I hope I win!
Tarah says
I would make cookies & brownies for the holiday season.
Karen D says
I'd make some great whole-grain bread!
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 🙂
Karen D says
I would love to try the fairytale brownies!
D SCHMIDT says
Thank you for the chance to win and Merry Christmas!
christina p says
MMM..brownies! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sheryl says
These look yummy, I will have to try it! Thanks for the giveaway too!
Kita says
We have a winner! Sheryl, your comment was picked by random.org as the brownie essential winner 😀
diana says
I really need to try and make me some brownies
Robin R says
Yummy!!!! Brownies, what could be better, nothing.
Rikki-Dee says
I love brownies!!!
Diana says
Hi, Im from Malaysia. I'm still hunting for a delicious brownies recipe. Cant wait to try yours!Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
Beth @ Hungry Happenings says
I love a good classic brownie.
Ang Madsen-Gilchrist says
Your brownie recipe looks amazing.
Heather says
I'd make a huge amount of cupcakes, head to my local VA and give them away to our veterans!
kathy pilato says
those brownies look awesome!
Katie Johnson says
Those brownies, they look sooo good!
Kie Bee says
Brownies are my guilty pleasure! I'm always on a quest to find a new recipe! I can't wait to try yours!
Jehmie Durham says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Robin says
There's nothing like a good ole brownie. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Can't wait to try it!
Misti says
Sweet recipe and thanks for letting me join in the giveaway this is awesome
Joan says
The brownies look perfect!
Teri Davy says
Sweet, sweet brownies
Carrie of Bella Cupcake Couture says
Those look so delicious! Happy to participating in this blog party giveaway with you!
Cheers, Carrie
JenniferB says
I love your gift tags in the brownie picture
Chriss says
I'd love to win!
Mindy Blankenbeckler says
I would try to make mine gluten free.
Myra Kimball says
This is so cool.
Christy N. says
This brownie recipe sounds soo delish! Can't wait to try!:))
Nutmeg Nanny says
Yum, these brownies look simply delicious 🙂
Deepak Kumar says
I am so eager to try this at home. Will definitely try it at home. Yesterday I read Red Sauce Pasta Recipe and tried to make it. It was so tasty! I just can't explain..