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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Iced Brownies

Jessica
These easy, melt-in-your-mouth iced brownies are soft, rich, and perfectly balanced with a layer of smooth chocolate frosting. They rise evenly while giving you a tender crumb that practically dissolves in your mouth Designed for high-altitude baking, they're perfect for mountain bakers who crave simple, old-fashioned brownies with a glossy icing finish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 2 medium size mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer (or a sturdy whisk and spatula if mixing by hand)

Ingredients
  

Brownie

  • 16 Tablespoons (2 sticks) salted butter, melted (if using unsalted, add ½ teaspoon salt)
  • 3 Tablespoons (12g) cocoa powder, unsweetend
  • 1 ¾ cup (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup pecans (optional)

Chocolate Icing

  • 2 cups (225g) powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons (9g) cocoa powder
  • 2-3 Tablespoons milk
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter, then dust lightly with flour or line with parchment for easy removal.

Mix the Brownie Batter

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth and glossy. Add the sugar and whisk until combined.Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.Gently stir in the flour until no dry streaks remain , being careful to not overmix.If using pecans, fold them in last.

Bake

  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).

Make the Chocolate Icing

  • After the brow, prepare the icing. In a clean bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more milk as needed until the icing is smooth and spreadable.

Frost the Brownies

  • Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10-20 minutes before adding the icing. the brownies should still be slightly warm. Spread the icing evenly over the top; it will melt slightly and create a glossy, melt-in-your-mouth layer as it sets.Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Tips for Perfect High-Altitude Results
  • At high elevations, check doneness a few minutes early; brownies bake faster in thinner air.
  • Use room-temperature eggs to help the batter emulsify smoothly.
  • If baking above 9,000 ft, reduce sugar by 1 tablespoon to maintain balance and prevent sinking.
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