Best Brownies

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½ C butter

1 C white sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 C all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp baking powder

Frosting: 3 T butter, softened

3 T unsweetened cocoa powder

1 T honey

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 C confectioner’s sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.

In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/3 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Mint Frosting

2 C powdered sugar

½ C soft butter

2T mint

Green food coloring

Chocolate Topping

Goes on top of mint frosting

6 T butter

1 C chocolate chips

Melt together and spread on mint frosting.

Peppermint Patty Brownies

Put 2/3 brownie batter in pan.  Lay a layer of peppermint patties.  Pour rest of batter on top.  Bake.