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Frosted Sprinkle Brownies

Frosted Sprinkle Brownies

Rich and fudgy brownies topped with glossy chocolate frosting and colorful pastel sprinkles, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy homemade desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course baking, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan light bronze or metal pan works best
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk or electric mixer
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 offset spatula or knife for spreading frosting

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tablespoons pastel sprinkles pink, yellow, blue, green

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is glossy and slightly thickened.
  • Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then gently stir until just combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  • Beat softened butter until creamy, then add cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk, then mix in vanilla extract.
  • Beat frosting until fluffy and spreadable.
  • Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies with an offset spatula or knife.
  • Immediately sprinkle pastel sprinkles evenly over the frosting before it sets.
  • Slice brownies into neat squares using a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.
  • Serve and enjoy your frosted sprinkle brownies!

Notes

  • Warm frosting slightly for extra shine before spreading.
  • Chill brownies 20 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chunks for texture variation.