Brownies are one of my favorite desserts for summer. They are easy to eat with one hand, hold up well to the heat, and are a cinch to make. I pretty much make them every week all summer long. To fancy them up a bit I sometimes add a thick layer of buttercream frosting. Then I cover them with some sprinkles for extra flair. I usually flavor the frosting with vanilla extract, but you could add peppermint extract, almond extract, orange zest, or anything that suits your taste. Bake these chocolate brownies with buttercream frosting up for your first picnic this year and celebrate the return of summer!
