Decadent Milky Way Brownies
Indulge in rich and chocolatey Milky Way brownies topped with creamy frosting.
Equipment
- 8-inch square pan Greased and lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1.25 cup granulated white sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup chopped Milky Way bars
Frosting Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup caramel sauce for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch square pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until fully mixed.
- Whisk in the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently stir in flour until just combined, then fold in chopped Milky Way bars. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until the edges are dry and the center is slightly soft. Allow to cool in the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in confectioners sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add cocoa powder and beat until incorporated.
- Once cooled, frost the brownies and drizzle with caramel sauce. Optionally, sprinkle more chopped Milky Way bars on top.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding nuts or other favorite candies to the brownie batter. Make sure the brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.