Frosted Fudgy Squares (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Chocolate chips, semi-sweet (1 cup/180g).
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Vanilla extract for frosting (1/2 teaspoon).
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Softened butter for frosting (1/2 cup/113g).
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Pinch of salt for frosting.
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Heavy cream or milk, slightly warmed (3 tablespoons).
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Confectioners' sugar (1 1/2 cups/180g).
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Chopped semi-sweet chocolate bars (8 oz/226g).
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Unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting (1/3 cup/27g).
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Salt (1/4 teaspoon).
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Unsalted butter (1/2 cup/113g).
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Plain flour (2/3 cup/84g).
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Dark or light brown sugar (1/4 cup/50g).
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Granulated white sugar (3/4 cup/150g).
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Large eggs (set of 3).
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Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon).
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Cocoa powder, unsweetened (2 tablespoons/10g).
# Instructions:
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Microwave or gently heat the butter with the chopped chocolate until melted. Let cool for 5 minutes.
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Mix the sugars into the melted chocolate blend. Stir in the eggs one at a time with vanilla. Add dry ingredients - flour, cocoa, and salt. Mix everything and fold in the chips.
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Line a 9-inch square tin, pour batter, smooth the top, and bake at 350°F for 32 to 35 minutes. Toothpick should come out with just a few crumbs.
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Set the brownies on a cooling rack and leave them alone for 1 to 2 hours.
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Whip the butter until fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar, cocoa, warm cream, a little vanilla, and salt. Mix together until super smooth.
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Cover the cool brownies with frosting using a spatula. Slice into squares to serve.
# Notes:
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Opt for top-notch chocolate bars for melting instead of chips.
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Slightly underbaking keeps them fudgier.
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Store in the freezer for up to 3 months, if needed.