Yummy, Fudgy Chocolate Frosted Brownies ~ Gluten Free

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These GF Chocolate Frosted Brownies are incredibly fudgy, rich and delicious!!! I adapted this recipe from a very popular Brownie recipe from many peoples' childhoods, called the "Lunch Lady Brownies" - the only changes that I made was to substitute the regular gluten-containing flour with GF All-Purpose Flour and they turned out perfect! My family had NO idea that they were Gluten Free 😉 Yummy!!! A huge "Thank You" to Holly @ Life In The Lofthouse for sharing the original "Lunch Lady Brownies" recipe 🙂
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Desserts, Snacks
Servings 24 Small Brownies

Ingredients
  

Equipment:

  • 9" x 13" Baking Pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • Stand or Handheld Mixer

The Brownie Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup (2 Sticks) Salted Butter Melted
  • ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour I used Better Batter
  • 2 Cups Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar You may use your desired brand of granulated sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs I use Egglands Best, but any brand is fine
  • 4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

The Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:

  • ¼ Cup (1/2 Stick) Salted Butter, softened I use Land O Lakes brand
  • ¼ Cup Milk I use Whole Milk, but 2% or 1% are fine, too
  • ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Using a Stand Mixer or Handheld mixer, fitted with the Paddle attachment, blend the Melted Butter and Cocoa Powder until smooth.
  • Next, add the GF Flour and Granulated Sugar, mixing until blended...scraping the sides as needed.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until just blended.
  • Slowly mix in the Vanilla Extract, blending until just combined. The batter will be thick.
  • Evenly spread the Brownie batter into the prepared Baking Dish.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes while preparing the Chocolate Frosting. Note: You want the Brownies to still be warm when you apply the Frosting.

Making the Chocolate Frosting:

  • Using a Stand Mixer or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the Paddle attachment, combine the Softened Butter, Milk and Cocoa until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the Powdered Sugar, 1/2 Cup at a time, starting on Low each time to avoid a HUGE powdery mess 😉
  • Once all of the Powdered Sugar has been added, beat on Medium to Medium-High speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and creamy.
  • Spread evenly over the top of the Brownies and let cool completely (I know it's hard to do!!!) before slicing. Note: I remove the entire Brownie using the foil to lift it...and then I slice them 🙂
  • Serve by themselves, with a glass of cold milk or your choice of Ice Cream! Enjoy!!!
Keyword Brownies, Chocolate, fudgy, gluten-free, sweets, Treats