Years ago when I was a kid, I had a few neighborhood friends over one day. As we were talking we decided to make brownies. I began to get all of the ingredients out of the cupboard to make these homemade brownies, then one of the girls said, “Don’t you have a box of brownie mix?” I looked at her and said, “You can buy brownie mixes?” I always had made these homemade brownies with my mom, and I didn’t know you could buy it in a box (LOL). I’m not a fan of just any brownie because after growing up with these delicious brownies, they have become my favorite! Try them out, and you’ll see why.
Homemade Brownies
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
4 Tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts (optional)
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and eggs. Then add the vanilla. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the cream mixture and mix well. Add nuts if desired. Place in a greased 9×13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Fudge Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoon cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 Tablespoons boiling water
Directions:
Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add water, vanilla, and butter. Beat until smooth, frost brownies immediately.
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