Looking for a treat to brighten up a typically dull weekday? Turn to this recipe for The Best Brownies! And, no, the name of this recipe isn’t an overstatement. These traditional, chocolate brownies take a total of one hour to prep and bake, yielding a generous serving of 16 brownies per pan. Whether you choose to share with your neighbors or not, you might have most of the ingredients already stored in your fridge or pantry! Check it out below:
Ingredients:
Brownies
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ 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:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3. Next, beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder, and spread batter into prepared pan.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
5. To make the frosting, combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth and frost brownies once they have cooled.
On the hunt for a new favorite recipe to add to your list of staples? The team at The Heights at La Salle Apartments in Durham, North Carolina encourages you to try your hand at this delicious option.
