Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 cup salted butter ((2 sticks))
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (OR you can sub 3/4 cup cocoa)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 & 1/2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter ((1 stick))
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ice water (for an ice bath, not to go in the recipe)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts (to sprinkle on top)

Instruction

  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a heavy bottom 2 or 3 quart pot, melt 1 cup butter with 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate over medium heat. (You can sub 3/4 cup cocoa.) Use a wooden spoon to stir together and then remove from the heat.
  • Add 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Add 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Stir in 1 and 1/2 cups flour until barely combined.
  • Add 4 eggs. Stir until combined but don't overdo it.
  • At this point you can stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts. I mean, if you want to ruin your brownies. :)
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. (Press the walnuts into half the pan at this point, if you are going halfsies.)
  • Bake at 350 for about 20-22 minutes. Start checking early, you don't want them to over bake. When a toothpick comes out of the center with no wet batter on it, they are done.
  • Let the brownies cool completely (otherwise it will melt the frosting.)
  • Make the frosting while the brownies cool. Clean the pot that you used for the brownies (or use a similar sized pot.)
  • Melt the 1/2 cup butter with 2 cups sugar, milk, and 1/2 cup cocoa over medium high heat. When it reaches a rolling boil, set a timer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Prepare an ice bath. Add ice and water to a bowl that the pot you are using can rest inside. Place the pot of frosting in the ice bath. Do NOT get any water in the fudge.
  • Let the frosting cool for about 10 minutes until it is cool. Scrape the edges of the pot and stir occasionally. When the frosting has cooled down and thickened just a little (see photos) remove from the ice bath.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat the frosting for 3-5 minutes. The frosting will start off really shiny and glossy, but by the time you are done it should be less glossy, but still easy to pour.
  • Pour the frosting immediately over the brownies and spread.
  • If you are using walnuts, sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup over the top of the frosting.
  • Wait for the frosting to set, then cut into squares and serve with lots of milk!