Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting

BROWNIES INGREDIENTS

• 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed preferred)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

BROWNIES INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about a couple minutes. Reduce the speed to low and mix in one egg at a time, making sure to wipe down the sides of the bowl in between each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
2. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt on low speed until a thick batter forms. Fold the chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula. Gently press the brownie batter into a greased or parchment lined 9×9 pan. Its ok if the batter is thick and this may take a moment to gently push it into a flat layer in the pan.
3. Bake for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.

FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about a few minutes. Add in the powdered sugar, flour and vanilla extract and whip until smooth and fluffy, a few more minutes.
2. Mix in the heavy cream until smooth. If it’s still a little too thick, add in a little bit more heavy cream until creamy enough. Fold the chocolate chips in with a rubber spatula.
3. Once the brownies are completely cooled, frost with the cookie dough frosting. Enjoy!