Directions
- 1Replace the 1/4 cup of water requested by the box with 1/4 cup of milk.
- 2Substitute the 1/3 cup of vegetable oil with 1/3 cup of melted butter.
- 3Instead of one egg, use two egg yolks.
- 4Add a splash of artificial vanilla extract to the mixture.
- 5Include one large tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- 6Mix the ingredients by hand, preferably with a wooden spoon, until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- 7Prepare an 8x8 pan, preferably glass, or a non-stick pan lined with parchment paper.
- 8Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for a non-stick pan or 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a glass pan.
- 9Bake the brownies for approximately 30-32 minutes, watching them closely to prevent overcooking.
- 10While brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining 1/2 cup of butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, a splash of vanilla, and 2-3 tablespoons of milk.
- 11Mix the frosting ingredients, adding milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- 12Once the brownies are baked and slightly cooled, spread the frosting over them.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.33 cup melted butter
- 2 egg yolks
- splash artificial vanilla extract
- 1 large tablespoon espresso powder
- 0.5 cup butter
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- splash vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons milk
Equipment
wooden spoon8x8 glass pannon-stick panparchment paperoven
Tips
- Use milk instead of water for a richer brownie.
- Use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
- Use egg yolks instead of a whole egg.
- Add a large tablespoon of espresso powder or coffee to enhance chocolate flavor; you won't taste the coffee itself.
- Mix the brownie batter by hand to avoid overmixing.
- Bake brownies low and slow for best results.
- Adjust milk in frosting to achieve desired consistency.
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