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Best Brownies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 oz unsweetened chocolate or 6 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
6 Tbsp milk
1 pound confectioners' sugar
Directions:
Directions:
preheat oven to 325º
Grease a 9x13 pan

In double boiler or saucepan set over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add the sugars, vanilla, and eggs and mix well. The stir in the flour, salt and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes

For the Frosting:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa, then add the milk and bring to boil. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Spread on hot brownies.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Frosting is also good on cake :)

 

 

 

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