1 Bowl White Chocolate Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
02 - 6 ounces (170g) pure white chocolate, coarsely chopped
03 - 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
04 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - 1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chips (optional)

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

09 - 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, room temperature
10 - ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
11 - 2 ounces (56g) white chocolate, melted and cooled
12 - 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
13 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease 9x13-inch pan or line with foil/parchment paper with overhang.
02 - Melt butter and white chocolate in 30-second increments. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla. Add flour and salt, then fold in white chocolate chips.
03 - Bake for 30-32 minutes, covering with foil halfway. Test with toothpick for moist crumbs. Cool completely on wire rack.
04 - Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add melted white chocolate, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
05 - Spread frosting on cooled brownies. Slice and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Unfrosted brownies freeze well up to 3 months
02 - Use quality white chocolate bars, not chips
03 - Frosted brownies keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week
04 - Unfrosted brownies keep at room temperature for up to 1 week