Browned Butter Brownies

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One of us {I won’t name names} here at the Cove has a sweet tooth. And a propensity for cravings late at night. This was the perfect last minute sweet cut down to size for two {with just a few left over for the freezer~and future late-night cravings}.

Browned Butter Brownies

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar {I used 1/2 cup brown sugar Splenda blend}
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom only of an 8-inch square pan

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder.

Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and blend thoroughly. Add vanilla.

Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Spread into prepared pan and bake 15-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Remove and cool while preparing frosting.

Brown Butter Frosting:

1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk {or more as needed}
1/4 tsp vanilla

To brown butter: Place butter in a heated fry pan. Melt, and swirl as butter simmers and turns golden, 3-5 minutes. Watch carefully!! Butter turns quickly. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.

When cooled, add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding more milk if needed to get to spreading consistency.

Top with chopped nuts, if desired.