Best 5 Easy Chocolate Icing For Brownies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable collection of chocolate icing recipes, the perfect complement to your homemade brownies. From the classic and rich chocolate ganache to the fluffy and light whipped chocolate frosting, we have a variety of icings to suit every taste and occasion.

Dive into the timeless classic, our chocolate ganache, made with just two ingredients, dark chocolate and heavy cream, resulting in a luscious and glossy icing that hardens to a velvety finish. For those who prefer a fluffy texture, our whipped chocolate frosting is a dream come true, prepared using cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, and milk, it whips up into a light and airy frosting that will add a touch of elegance to your brownies.

If you're looking for a quick and easy option, our 3-ingredient chocolate icing is your go-to choice. Made with melted chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar, this icing comes together in minutes, offering a rich and decadent flavor that complements the dense texture of brownies perfectly.

For those with a sweet tooth, our chocolate buttercream frosting is an absolute delight. With its creamy and smooth texture, this frosting is made with butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, resulting in a luscious and flavorful topping that will satisfy any chocolate lover.

And for a unique twist, try our chocolate cream cheese frosting. Combining the tanginess of cream cheese with the richness of chocolate, this frosting offers a delightful balance of flavors that will elevate your brownies to a whole new level.

With our diverse selection of chocolate icing recipes, you'll have the perfect finishing touch for your homemade brownies, transforming them into a truly irresistible treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BROWNIE FROSTING



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This frosting comes from my Mom. You can use it on made-from-scratch brownies, or give boxed brownies a special touch. Very rich and VERY good!

Provided by CRUNCHM

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons milk
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1 dash vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, butter, and sugar together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; allow to cook at a rolling boil for 30 seconds and immediately remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla to the milk mixture and stir until the chips are completely melted. Pour immediately over warm brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 45.6 mg, Sugar 33 g

FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES



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A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE ICING



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Created for my 3 Ingredient Beginner Brownies. If you like chocolate, you will love this frosting. Easy to make, delicious to eat.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Dessert

Time 4m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) can chocolate fudge frosting

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
  • Add the frosting, blending until smooth.
  • I like to put the frosting on the brownies while they are still slightly warm, then refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 40.2, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.4, Protein 0.6

EASY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR BROWNIES



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This is hands down the best fudgy frosting for brownies! It is super simple to make too! I don't recall where I got this from, but I use it a lot!

Provided by koalaqueen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 5m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add cocoa and remove pan from heat.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread over brownies.

EASY BROWNIE FROSTING



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Make and share this Easy Brownie Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakerNurse

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 9-16 brownies, 9-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons milk
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Put first 3 ingredients in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until melted.
  • Pour over prepared brownies in 8 x 8 pan.
  • Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 21.8, Sodium 61.6, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 39.8, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the icing will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 50%. You can use dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate, depending on your preference.
  • Use unsalted butter: This will help you control the amount of salt in the icing. If you only have salted butter, omit the additional salt in the recipe.
  • Bring the butter and cream to room temperature before using: This will help them mix together smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the icing: Overmixing can cause the icing to become grainy.
  • Use the icing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: If you're storing the icing in the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

This easy chocolate icing is perfect for brownies, cakes, and other desserts. It's rich, decadent, and easy to make. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious chocolate icing that will take your desserts to the next level.

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