Best Brownies

Best Brownies

makes 16 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

  
 Frosting:

•     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 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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 softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.