Best Brownies Recipe

Submitted by bamablue46

Makes 16 servings

Best Brownies

Ingredients

1/2	cup butter
1	cup sugar
2	eggs
1	tsp vanilla extract
1/3	cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2	cup all-purpose flour
1/4	tsp salt
1/4	tsp baking powder
3	tsp butter, softened
3	tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1	tbsp honey
1	tsp 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.