Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These brownies with cream cheese frosting are super fudgy, moist, and made extra special with the addition of the easy and creamy frosting!
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 stick butter unsalted, melted, slightly cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon water warm (see instructions)
- chocolate shavings optional
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 5 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
- Add flour, sugars, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium sized mixing bowl, whisking to combine.½ cup flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a separate large bowl, add eggs and egg yolk, whisking for 1-2 minutes until frothy. Add slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil, whisking to combine.2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1 stick butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredient mixture, stirring to combine with a wooden spoon. Mix in chocolate chips. If the batter seems very thick, add in 1 tablespoon of warm water and mix until glossy.½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon water
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick just comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour in the pan.
- While the brownies are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. Add the butter and cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or to a large bowl if using a hand mixer. Beat on high for 1-2 minutes, scrape down sides and bottom of bowl, then continue beating for 1-2 additional minutes or until no lumps remain. Add in the powdered sugar, milk (I recommend starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more if needed), and vanilla, mix on low speed until combined, then increase speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.¼ cup butter, 5 ounces cream cheese, 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once brownies are cooled, remove them from the pan, spread frosting over the top, then sprinkle with chocolate shavings if desired. Use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into either 9 or 16 squares, and enjoy!chocolate shavings
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