Brownies with Jennie’s Jiffy Frosting – SO Fudgy!

Brownies with Jennie’s Jiffy Frosting

There is no sweeter blast-from-the-past than a brownie with jiffy frosting! Do you remember this type of frosting?  These brownies are so good and fudgy, you’re gonna love them!

Menu Note: You can also find this recipe in Week 5 of 5 Ingredients or Less!

Ingredients for Brownies:

• 18 oz Ghirardelli brownie mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs

Ingredients for Jiffy Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tbsps cocoa
• 4 tbsps milk
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to make Brownies with Jiffy Frosting:

1. Prepare brownie mixes according to package directions using a 13×9-inch baking dish.
2. When done, remove from oven; set aside and let cool completely.
3. Melt margarine or butter in microwave. Stir in cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
4. Slowly add powdered sugar into butter mixture, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla extract, and mix until no lumps remain.
5. Spread frosting over brownies, and cut into squares.

Print Recipe

Brownies with Jennie's Jiffy Frosting

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Servings: 16

Calories: 537kcal

Ingredients

Brownies

• 18 oz ghirardelli browni mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs

Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tbsps cocoa
• 4 tbsps milk
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Prepare brownie mixes according to package directions using a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• When done, remove from oven; set aside and let cool completely.
• Melt margarine or butter in microwave. Stir in cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
• Slowly add powdered sugar into butter mixture, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla extract, and mix until no lumps remain.
• Spread frosting over brownies, and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal

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