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Mrs. Dykstra’s Amazing Brownies

January 5, 2012 by Anna 15 Comments

Happy new year everyone!!

I have been seriously slacking on my blogging duties for the last couple weeks, as I holidayed to the max with family and friends over Christmas and New Years, but now I am so excited to be back at it! Anna and I also had a great chance to catch up and talk blog (in person!) and you may notice something different about the blog.

Did you notice it?

1 meeeellion dollars for the person who did!

Ok, I’m just kidding, you couldn’t possibly have noticed, because we are already slacking on our new-found resolve. We resolved to bring you more healthy food. More great meals for you and your families, big or small, that are healthy, balanced, and of course, absolutely delicious!

We prooomise!

But, with that said, I still have these brownies I neeeeeed to share with you (I am every personal trainer’s worst nightmare). They are so delicious, make a perfect dessert or snack since they are basically cake, and you can easily make a half batch, which is half the calories! (obviously :))

Seriously perfect church-cookbook brownies with decadent fudge frosting...always a hit.

So, I promise that this week I am meal planning like a pro, trying out some delicious, health-conscious meals to share with you all, and we will continue to do that (but don’t think you’re completely off the hook with us bringing you sweets)!

Until that time, enjoy these delicious brownies. Who is Mrs. Dykstra? Good question. I personally know quite a few. This recipe has been around in our home since I was a wee one, and was in a Church cookbook, contributed by a lovely lady known for her amazing baking and willingness to help out at any church function serving coffee and baking.  Church cookbooks, like the ladies who compile them, are always a source of amazing recipes sure to be a hit at home or any bake sale.  So thank you Mrs. Dykstra for your most delicious brownies. (Oh, and ignore the Christmas ornaments, I was a little zealous in my seasonal photography ;)).

Mrs. Dykstra's Amazing Brownies
 
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Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
Amazing soft, fluffy brownies with rich fudgy frosting - they make a big pan so be prepared to share!
Author: Anna {hiddenponies.com}
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • BROWNIES:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • ½ cup buttermilk or sour milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • FUDGE FROSTING:
  • ⅓ cup butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • 6 Tbsp buttermilk
Instructions
  1. BROWNIES: Mix flour, sugar and cocoa in large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine water and butter in a pan. Heat until boiling. Stir hot mixture into flour mixture. Add buttermilk, eggs, soda and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. Spread batter in a greased 10"x15" pan. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Do not overcook. Frost while still slightly warm.
  4. FROSTING: Melt butter in large microwaveable bowl. Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Alternately blend in icing sugar and buttermilk until smooth. Spread over brownies immediately. Let cool completely before cutting.
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Seriously perfect church-cookbook brownies with decadent fudge frosting...always a hit.

Filed Under: Cookies & Bars, Reader Favourites Tagged With: baking, cake brownies, chocolate, dessert, fudge frosting, recipe, snack

Comments

  1. joyce leyenhorst says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:32 am

    Anna, will these rise quite high? My 10×15 pan doesn’t have very high edges, will it overflow?

    Reply
    • Anna says

      January 18, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      I think they should be fine – mine has standard 1/4″ or 1/2″ sides and they don’t overflow :)

      Reply
  2. Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    YUM! I love brownies! <3

    Reply
  3. Sheryl says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I love brownies! These look absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  4. Taylor @ greens & chocolate says

    January 8, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    These look finger-lickin’ good!! I love a good brownie after a healthy meal :)

    Reply
  5. Kim Bee says

    January 7, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Diet be danged, give me brownies!!!

    Reply
  6. Deborah says

    January 6, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Now I am craving brownies!!

    Reply
  7. Mary says

    January 6, 2012 at 5:52 am

    I love frosted brownies, especially when they are more cake-like. These look heavenly.

    Reply
  8. Words Of Deliciousness says

    January 5, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    These brownies look amazing. I always say you have to enjoy sweet once in a while and these brownies would be the way to go.

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      January 6, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      I completely agree :) I am all about everything in moderation :) There are too many delicious things out there not to!

      Reply
  9. angela@spinachtiger says

    January 5, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Oh not fair, Ive sworn off sweets for a while, but I’ll bookmark. I like the frosting idea.

    Reply
  10. J says

    January 5, 2012 at 9:24 am

    You are horrible for my waistline! But I love it!! These look so good! I actually haven’t had any brownies in a long time, I think it’s about time that change that!!

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      January 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm

      These brownies are definitely worth any extra working out they make necessary :)

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies says:
    May 31, 2014 at 11:00 am

    […] I made these with the Ghirardelli box mix, which is so delicious, but they would be just as good with my favourite fudgy homemade brownie recipe, this Baker’s One Bowl Brownie or the best cake-like brownie, Mrs. Dykstra’s brownie recipe.  […]

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  2. Hidden Ponies – Saturday Sweets: Chocolate Cranberry Bliss Cookies says:
    March 19, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    […] would be great with the best fudgy frosting you’ll ever have, found on these brownies, but in keeping with the cranberry bliss theme I made a chocolate cream cheese frosting that will […]

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