Brownies with pink frosting (Printable version)

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy, colorful pink frosting for a delightful treat.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar

03 - 2 large eggs

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

11 - 2 tablespoons milk

12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

13 - 2-3 drops pink food coloring

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth.

03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the bowl. Fold gently with spatula until just combined.

04 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top. Bake 28-32 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

05 - Let brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack before frosting.

06 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk, vanilla, and food coloring; beat until smooth.

07 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.

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The contrast between fudgy dark chocolate and creamy sweet frosting is absolutely addictive
These look like you spent hours decorating but come together in under an hour

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Overbaking is the number one brownie mistake. Even three extra minutes can turn fudgy into dry
The brownies must be completely cool before frosting, or you'll have a pink mess on your hands

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Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for perfectly clean edges
For extra smooth frosting, add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness