These glazed brownies are ridiculously fudgy, intensely chocolatey, and topped with a luscious, creamy glaze. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion, from a casual weeknight treat to a fancy get-together. I developed this recipe after a disastrous attempt at making brownies that tasted like dirt. But hey, we learn from our mistakes, right?

The secret to these brownies is the combination of high-quality dark chocolate and a touch of espresso powder, which amplifies the chocolate flavor without being overpowering. Then, that magical glaze: it's simple to make but adds such elegance and richness. One friend even told me these brownies are almost dangerously delicious. Almost. So it's okay, then.

Glazed Brownies

Name: Glazed-Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Potluck
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Unsalted butter; 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 2 Large eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Powdered sugar; 2-4 tablespoons Milk; 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

These intensely chocolatey brownies are topped with a luscious, creamy glaze. They're fudgy, decadent, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 16 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

📖 Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. This prevents sticking—trust me, you don't wanna be scraping brownie batter off the pan. Ugh.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and chocolate. Melt it over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy. Think melted chocolate river, smooth and decadent!
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Make sure you get all those sugars dissolved in there, it'll make a difference! This is where your mixing muscles come into play.
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be gentle here, you don't wanna deflate all those lovely air bubbles.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Don't skip the salt! A pinch of salt does wonders.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix, or your brownies will be tough as old boots!
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Make sure its evenly distributed, or you’ll have some really dense and some airy brownies. Aim for consistency!
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Don't overbake!
While the brownies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. It should be thick, so don't panic if you think you've put in too much powdered sugar.
Once the brownies are baked, let them cool completely in the pan before frosting. This is important because the glaze will melt if your brownies aren't cool. Patience, young padawan!
Once cooled, pour the glaze over the brownies and spread evenly. Let the glaze set before cutting and serving. This glaze is the star of the show. Trust me on this one.
Cut into squares and enjoy! You deserve it. And I mean really enjoy them. Take a bite. Close your eyes. Savor it. That's what it's all about.

📝 Notes

Don't overmix the batter!
Let the brownies cool completely before adding the glaze.
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week