Best Brownies

By Diana On June 23, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Baking, Desserts

I didn’t expect much from this simple recipe. I found it one night when I was craving brownies and needed a recipe using ingredients I keep on-hand. This recipe caught my eye with its stellar ratings, and because it doesn’t leave you with a pile of dirty dishes. And so, I gave this recipe for Best Brownies a try- and boy, they sure live up to that name! Since that fateful evening about a month ago I have baked numerous batches and eaten far more of these brownies than I care to admit.

The original recipe fills an 8×8 pan. I never make sweets in small batches though, so I’m sharing the doubled version that will give you a 9×13 full of deliciousness. And about the frosting- it is supposed to be really, really thick. Even though you may be tempted to alter the frosting recipe to make it easier to stir, I recommend sticking to the recipe. Do be sure to frost the brownies while they are still very hot, though. If the brownies are very hot the frosting will become melty and spread very easily. When I made another batch of these brownies yesterday I waited too long- maybe ten minutes after getting the brownies out of the oven- and the frosting just would not spread. Thankfully, my brilliant husband remembered we have a broiler. While this did work out, it’s much easier to just have the frosting ready to go as soon as the brownies are done baking.

Best Brownies
from allrecipes.com

For Brownies:

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

For frosting:

6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cup confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 9×13 inch pan.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, 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 butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Image from allrecipes.com

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