Best Brownies

Best Brownies

1/2 c. flour

1/3 c. cocoa

1/4 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

Optional: nuts

Combine dry ingredients. Blend butter, sugar, & vanilla. Add eggs w/ wooden spoon, beat well. Gradually stir in dry ingredients, and then nuts. Bake in greased 9 in. square pan @ 350 for 20 - 25 min. Let cool completely before frosting.

Creamy Brownie Frosting

3 T. butter, softened

1/2 t. vanilla

1 T. light corn syrup or honey

1 c. powdered sugar

3 T. cocoa

1 - 2 T. milk

Cream butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and cocoa. Add powdered sugar & milk; beat to spreading consistency.