Dessert for 24
Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
$3.74for 430 minServes 24
These large-batch cocoa brownies bake in a sheet pan and finish with a quick powdered sugar chocolate frosting.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eggs, 8$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Butter, 20 oz$0.40/oz typical | 20 oz | $8.00Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 3 oz$0.45/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Milk, 3.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.45 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.94 per serving$3.74 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 3/8 cup milk
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking oil.
- Melt the 2 cups butter, then whisk in the cocoa, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour until no dry streaks remain, then spread the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the center is set and the eggs are fully cooked.
- Beat the powdered sugar, remaining butter, cocoa, and milk until smooth.
- Cool the brownies for 5 minutes, spread on the frosting, and cut into 24 pieces.
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