Monday, August 31, 2015

Magnificent Brownies

Ingredients:

 • 1/2 cup butter
 • 1 cup white sugar
 • 2 eggs
 • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
 • 1/4 teaspoon salt
 • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

 • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
 • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
 • 1 tablespoon honey
 • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

 1. Preheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
 2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
 3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
 4. To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.