CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

By Meisje

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add butter; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter and mix well.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until brownies test done with a wooden pick. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, combine butter, cocoa, water and coffee; mix well. Gradually stir in sugar until smooth, adding additional warm water if necessary to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost the brownies. Yield: 12-16 servings.