A chocolate lovers delight!

Brownies:

1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2 c.
sugar
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and walnuts. Mix well. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Spread batter evenly in 13 X 9 inch pan.

Bake in 350ºF oven for about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Brownies are ready when edges are just set and center is still soft.

Cool on wire rack.

Vanilla Icing:

1/3 c. butter
2 c. icing sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Beat ingredients together. Spread on top of brownies. Cut into squares.

*TIP* Drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over frosted brownies for a more decorative effect!

Submitted by: Shar-in