Ultra Chewy Brownies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

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This Ultra Chewy Brownie Recipe is topped with a creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting that is easy and delicious. Give it a try.

If you cannot get enough brownies, then be sure to try also making a single Microwave Mug Brownie or a small batch of Fudgy Brownies.

I learned how to cook simply by hanging out in the kitchen as a child.

It originally began with my maternal grandmother. I would stand on a milk crate in order to reach the countertop and help her make whatever goodies she would be whipping up for that day. She had these mini baking pans that I would use and she would give me about a cup of batter to 'play around' with.

For me, this was our special time and I believe the beginning of my being able to find joy in the kitchen. This joy continued as I grew, and I would find myself still hanging out in the kitchen with my mom as she explained to me exactly how good food was made. I can still hear her telling me, "if you can read a recipe...then you can cook anything". Words that I took to heart and would make sure that our house was always stocked with an endless supply of cookies, rice krispie treats, and brownies.

Especially Brownies.

Brownies are so simple to make, yet can be chocolately, chewy, spicy, bittersweet, or just plain gooey. You can add nuts, morsels, spices, or just about anything to them. Every once in a while I love a good brownie with a sweet frosting and that is the recipe that I will share with you today.

Let's get started!

Ingredients You'll Need

Brownie Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light-brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons milk

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

• 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ½ Tablespoons cocoa powder

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.

Stir in eggs and vanilla extract and mix until blended. Add half of the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Add in milk and mix just until combined, then add the remaining flour mixture and mix just until completely combined (batter will be very thick).

Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch square baking dish and spread into an even layer.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is nearly set.

Allow cooling completely then frost with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting and cut into squares (the frosting is a must for this recipe).

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting - In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, whip together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in vanilla and powdered sugar, then sift in cocoa powder and mix until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.

*If you want a stronger chocolate flavor, you can use ½ cup cocoa powder instead of the ⅓ cup listed. I just wanted a milder chocolate flavor for this brownie so I like ⅓ cup, but I have tested out both. If you do add ½ cup cocoa then reduce the flour measurement by 2 ½ Tbsp.

Enjoy!

Storage

These chewy brownies from scratch can be stored in an airtight container or plastic storage bag in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. That is if they can last that long.

Recipe

Ultra Chewy Brownie Recipe

LaKita Anderson

This Ultra Chewy Brownie Recipe is topped with a creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting that is easy and delicious. Give it a try.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 392 kcal

Equipment

• 1 8x8-inch square baking pan

Ingredients

  

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• Brownie Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
• 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.
• Stir in eggs and vanilla extract and mix until blended. Add half of the flour mixture and mix just until combined, add in milk and mix just until combined, then add the remaining flour mixture and mix just until completely combined (batter will be very thick).
• Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch square baking dish and spread into an even layer.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is nearly set. Allow time to cool completely then frost with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting and cut into squares (the frosting is a must for this recipe).
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting - In a mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, whip together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in vanilla and powdered sugar, then sift in cocoa powder and mix until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
• *If you want a stronger chocolate flavor, you can use ½ cup cocoa powder instead of the ⅓ cup listed. I just wanted a milder chocolate flavor for this brownie so I like ⅓ cup, but I have tested out both. If you do add ½ cup cocoa then reduce the flour measurement by 2 ½ Tbsp. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 534IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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Original post date 05/20/2013. Updated 11/06/2022.

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