These chocolate gooey brownies are nothing short of indulgent perfection. Fudgy, chewy, and intensely flavored, they also come together fast. If you want to dress them up for dessert, serve them with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
Melt your butter in a microwave safe dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk you butter and cocoa powder. Add the sugar and mix well.
Add your eggs one at a time, beating in between each addition.
Add vanilla and mix.
Gently mix in the flour and salt.
Pour the batter into the 9x13" pan, using a spatual to spread it to the edges. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Keep a close eye on these, you don't want to overbake them.
Let them cool for 20 minutes on the stove while you make the icing.
Frosting
Melt the butter in a microwave safe dish. Whisk the butter and cocoa together in a medium bowl. Add the water and mix. Using a hand mixer, add the powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the warm brownies, and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Make sure your oven temperature is accurate! I love using Ghirardelli cocoa powder for these, but any kind you have on hand is fine. Make them ahead: you can freeze the whole pan for up to three months, and they come out just a gooey.