Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil (don’t use margarine) or 1/2 cup melted butter ( don’t use margarine)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup or 1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
Directions:
Stir oil or melted butter, sugar and vanilla together in large mixer bowl.
Add eggs, beat until well blended using a spoon.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture.
Add nuts if desired.
Spread into a greased 9 inch square pan.
Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until brownie pulls away from the edge of the pan.
Cool in the pan.
Frost with Creamy Brownie Frosting if desired.
Cut into squares.
Creamy Brownie Frosting Instructions:.
Cream butter, cocoa, corn syrup or honey and vanilla in small mixer bowl.
Add powdered sugar and milk; beat to spreading consistency.
Makes about 1 cup frosting.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 35 min.