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4. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: Place
R the butter, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and

vanilla in a medium-size mixing bowl.
the Cake Mix Doctor says Beat on low speed with an electric mixer
until combined, 1 minute. Stop the
If you want to add nuts, why not machine, and scrape down the sides with
sprinkle on lightly toasted almond a rubber spatula. Add the confectioners’
slices after you frost the brownies? sugar and the milk. Beat on low speed to
incorporate the sugar, 30 seconds. Then
increase the speed to medium and beat
2. Place the brownie mix, melted butter, until lightened and fluffy, 1 minute more.
water, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing
5. Spread the frosting thinly over the top of
bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until all
the cooled brownies with a metal spatula.
the ingredients are incorporated and the
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or alu-
batter lightens in texture, 50 strokes.
minum foil, and place in the refrig era tor to
Pour the batter into the prepared pan,
chill for 1 hour, if possible. Slice and serve.
smoothing it out with a rubber spatula.
Place the pan in the oven. Store these brownies, covered with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil, at room tem-
3. Bake the brownies until the outer 2 perature for up to 3 days or in the refrigera-
inches have formed a crust and feel tor for up to 1 week. Or freeze them,
firm, 23 to 27 minutes. Remove the pan wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw
from the oven and place it on a wire rack the brownies overnight on the counter
to cool completely, 30 minutes. before serving.