Best Brownies

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Original recipe makes 16 brownies Change Servings

    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

    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 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.