Rich Chocolate Brownies Recipe

By carolync

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat in butter. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to batter and mix well.

Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For frosting, combine the cocoa and butter. Combine the water and coffee granules; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in sugar until smooth. Frost brownies.
Yield: 12 servings.