Ingredients
For the brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
For the chocolate frosting:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
6. To make the frosting, beat butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy and spreadable.
7. Frost cooled brownies and slice into squares.
Notes
Don’t overbake to keep the brownies fudgy.
Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
Top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 28 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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