Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (or margarine,melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened (or margarine)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (you might need more to get the right consistency)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2: Combine flour,cocoa powder,baking powder,and salt into a small bowl and set aside.
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Step 3: In a large bowl,stir together sugar,melted butter,and vanilla.
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Step 4: Add eggs and beat well with mixer.
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Step 5: Now with spoon,stir in flour mixture(if using nuts add at this time).
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Step 6: Pour into a 8 x 8 inch pan with has been prepared with cooking spray.
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Step 7: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges slightly pull away from sides of pan( I also tested with a toothpick).
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Step 8: Cool completely on wire rack.
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Step 9: For frosting,mix together cocoa powder,softened butter,and vanilla until well blended.
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Step 10: Gradually add powdered sugar and milk,blend until desired consistency is reached.
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Step 11: Frost brownies and cut into 16 squares.
Tips & Variations
- Cooking Spray
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