Rich Chocolate Brownies with Frosting

Submitted by Katie Troyer of Middlefield, Ohio

Ingredients for the Brownies:

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Ingredients for the Frosting:

• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. baking cocoa
• 2 Tbsp. warm water
• 1 tsp. instant coffee granules
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add butter and mix well.
2. Combine dry ingredients, add to batter and mix well.
3. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. For the Frosting: combine the first 4 ingredients, then gradually stir in sugar until smooth. Add additional warm water if necessary for spreading consistency.