Gourmet Iced Brownies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Icing
Garnish
Method
Brownie Base
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Melt Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix thoroughly.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and chocolate chips.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Bake Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool Brownies
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before icing.
Icing
- 9
Prepare Icing
In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- 10
Mix Icing
Using an electric mixer, beat the icing mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more cream if needed.
- 11
Spread Icing
Once the brownies are cool, spread the icing evenly over the top using a spatula.
Garnish
- 12
Garnish Brownies
Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the icing and add fresh mint leaves for garnish.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Cut the brownies into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.