Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into tablespoons, (or one stick)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into tablespoons
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 ounces milk chocolate
  • 1 1/2 cups icing or powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream (35%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, walnuts or peanuts, chopped (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with foil so that the foil extends 2 inches around the outside of the pan. We tear a piece that hangs over in one direction and then we tear off another piece to hang over in the other direction. Fold your extra inches underneath for now.
  • Spray inside with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt together butter, brown sugar, semi-sweet and unsweetened chocolate.
  • Stir constantly until smooth.
  • Pour into a large bowl.
  • Stir in sugar with a wooden spoon.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and stir until totally incorporated.
  • Add flour and salt. Stir until mixture is well blended and smooth.
  • Pour batter into your prepared pan and smooth or level the top surface with a spatula.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out pretty clean with a few moist bits attached to it. Be careful not to over bake.
  • Place your pan on a wire rack and cool for about 1 hour.
  • Using the foil ends as handles lift brownie out of the pan.
  • Peel off tin foil and place brownie on rack with the smooth side up. This is the side you will smear your icing on. Cool the brownies completely.
  • In a small saucepan combine butter, unsweetened and milk chocolate over low heat.
  • Stir constantly until mixture is melted and smooth.
  • Pour saucepan into the bowl of a stand mixer or a bowl that you can use your electric mixer with.
  • On low speed add icing or powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and cream.
  • Beat on medium speed until smooth, a few minutes.
  • Spread frosting on top of the brownie.
  • Decorate with chopped nuts if desired.
  • Slice into squares and serve at room temperature. Enjoy!