Frosted Two Bite Brownies

Frosted Two Bite Brownies are for the serious chocolate lover! Dense and moist brownies frosted with the easiest chocolate frosting you’ll ever make and topped with sprinkles; you can’t eat just one! Decorate them to fit the occasion; in this case, it’s green and gold for St. Patrick’s Day!

SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE STORE-BOUGHT TWO BITE BROWNIES!

You no longer have an excuse to spend your hard-earned money on those expensive bags of two bite brownies at the grocery store. You know the ones I’m talking about, right? The ones strategically placed at eye level for your kids. I’m onto you, grocer head office marketing team!

I remember so well when McKenna was a little girl. Every time we went to the grocery store, she would eye a bag of those two bite brownies. It wasn’t just limited to the grocery store either; corner stores and gas stations stock-pile those things too!

I’d like to say that those days are behind me, but if I’m to be completely honest here, she still does want a bag of those brownies from time to time. It’s not as frequent, mind you, but I do give in occasionally and buy a bag to crumble into some good vanilla ice cream. Because that’s how I roll!

THE DIFFERENT BROWNIE CHARACTERISTICS

Brownies are everyone’s favourite sweet treat, I think. But, the basis of what makes a good brownie seems to be different among the masses. To the best of my knowledge, brownie aficionados can be divided into three categories.

1. THE BROWNIE PURIST

First, there’s the brownie purist. This individual prefers a basic brownie with no frosting, no sprinkles, no nuts, caramel, marshmallows, etc. I like those types of people a lot! These purists can be further broken down into two subcategories – the cake-like brownie lover, and the moist, fudge-like brownie lover.

2. THE BROWNIE TOPPER

Secondly, there’s the type of individual who uses the brownie as a vessel for many other ingredients. Moist and fudge-like or cake-like, these people want their brownies to be loaded with nuts, peanut butter, caramels, candies, chocolate chips, etc. Then, top that with caramel and chocolate sauce, whipped cream, ice cream, and on and on. You get the idea! Those people know how to live!!

3. THE BROWNIE NON-TRADITIONALIST

Thirdly, there is the type of people who prefer blondies over brownies. Those people are sometimes judged for being nontraditional, but life is too short to conform to other people’s points of view, right?

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

To Make the Brownies:

• Sugar – Sugar has more than one function in baking.  Not only does it add sweetness, but it will caramelize too, which will help to brown cookies and cakes. 
• Flour – No need for anything special. Just use regular all-purpose flour. I have not tried this recipe with any other type of flour.
• Cocoa Powder – Cocoa powder is an unsweetened chocolate product which adds deep chocolate flavour to desserts and beverages.  Use a good quality cocoa powder, not the kind we used to stir into milk as kids!
• Salt – This is a common ingredient in baking and cooking.  In baking it helps to enhance and balance sweetness.  In cooking it helps to bring out natural flavours in things like vegetables.
• Baking Powder – This is used to increase the volume of the batter and to add texture as well.
• Eggs – Whenever you set out to bake, make sure your eggs are at room temperature too – just like your butter!
• Vegetable Oil
• Vanilla Extract – Probably the most common extract and the most common flavouring used in cakes and cookies. 

Ingredients for the Frosting:

• Confectioner’s Sugar – This superfine sugar is sometimes called powdered sugar.  It is used in frostings, dessert toppings, icings, and baked goods quite often.  It’s also very visually appealing when dusted lightly onto cakes and cookies.
• Cocoa Powder
• Milk – When a baking recipe requires milk, I always use whole milk, unless otherwise stated. 
• Sprinkles

HOW TO MAKE TWO BITE BROWNIES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly coat a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.  Set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula to combine.

Portion the batter into the mini muffin tin in a one-tablespoon measurement.  DO NOT overfill the muffin hole. Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Allow the brownies to sit in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing them to finish cooling on a cooling rack.

Once the brownies have completely cooled, prepare the frosting by gently whisking together the confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth and lump free.

Once the frosting has the right consistency, dip the top of the browning into the icing and lightly shake off the excess.  Place dipped brownie onto a plate and top with sprinkles. Allow frosting to harden before packaging or stacking – about 20 minutes should be fine.  Enjoy!

LET’S TALK ABOUT BROWNIE OPTIONS

If you live for a good blondie recipe, you should try my M&M Blondies. I’ve used red and blue M&Ms in my recipe because I was making them for the Fourth of July, but regular M&Ms will do just fine. Blondies are great for those of you who like the sweet, rich taste of a brownie without the addition of chocolate/cocoa.

I also have a Chocolate Brownie Cookie, which is more refined, delicate, and sophisticated. It’s certainly easier to eat in front of your future inlaws – you know, should you be trying to make a good first impression!

There’s also one of those super-loaded brownies I was talking about earlier to be found here at Lord Byron’s Kitchen. If you’re looking for moist, fudge-like brownies with chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel, then look no further than my Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies with Caramels!

Brownie recipes are numerous and plentiful, trust me! So, why pick this one? What makes my Frosted Two Bite Brownies the recipe you should choose? Because I’m not the only one who thinks so, that’s why!

THE INSPIRATION FOR TWO BITE BROWNIES

Many times, food bloggers find inspiration from other food bloggers, and this particular brownie recipe is a perfect example of how that can happen. I first saw this recipe at Kylee Cooks. She’s the delightful, witty mom of two and you can find her original recipe right here: Easy Homemade Brownies.

Kylee’s recipe was already exceptionally delicious, but because I’m a complicated soul who has to put my spin on everything, and I like my brownies frosted, I added the frosting layer and made them a two-bite knockoff. Thanks, Kylee!

Without any further delay, here’s my contribution to the wonderful world of brownie recipes, as well as my take on a St. Patrick’s Day recipe everyone will love to eat and share!