super Brownies

These are my favorite “scratch” brownies.  They are super yummy and the honey gives them something different!

For the brownie:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted, room temp)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp imitation butter flavoring (OPTIONAL)

    • For the icing:

    • 3 tbsp cocoa (heaping for a “darker choc” flavor)
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tsp vanilla

    Preheat oven to 350, and spray an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray, coat with flour.  (I love the FLOUR PAM)

    In a LARGE bowl, mix the BROWNIE DRY INGREDIENTS.   Once well incorporated, slowly beat in the vanilla and eggs.  While mixing beat in the melted butter.  Spread this batter in your pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.  Just until set in the center.  DO NOT OVER BAKE!

    To make the frosting- In the last few minutes or so, in a sauce pan over  medium heat:  Combine the cocoa and powdered sugar.  Mix well, then add the butter, honey, and vanilla.  Stirring constantly.  ( I stir it with a whisk).