Every now and then, a girl just needs some chocolate. Truth. I'm getting to the point in my life, where not just any chocolate will do. I will not waste my calories on fake chocolate, half-hearted candy bars, and the like.
And now I present to you the best homemade brownies I have ever had! Children liked it, and my husband loved it. His favorite dessert is brownies of all kinds, and he noted how "cocoa-y" these are. YUM YUM. I did not make these with the frosting, so that's saying a lot! I think a good brownie doesn't need frosting, just like a good steak doesn't need steak sauce. Yes, you can borrow that analogy. :)
Cocoa-Licious 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
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
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.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
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.
