Thick and Fudgy Zucchini Brownies
Rich, chocolatey, and topped with old-fashioned fudge frosting. A classic, cozy dessert everyone will love!
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
- 1 bag (10) ounce) mini chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet or dark chocolate chips
Frosting
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons warmed milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 inch square pan with parchment paper.2. Add the butter to a pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown lightly until it smells toasted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Mix in the mini chocolate chips until all are melted. Stir in the vanilla. 3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs for 1 minute until bubbly on top. Add the melted chocolate and powdered sugar, whisking until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the grated zucchini. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the brownies are just set. They will be thick. 5. To make the frosting. Whisk the butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and warm milk in a bowl, adding additional warm milk until the frosting becomes thicker, but still drizzly. Taste, adding more sugar if needed. Spread the frosting over the brownies. Let set for 1-ish hour…or slice, snack, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal
