Brownies by cookies & cups

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour

For Frosting:

• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Method:

1. In a bowl of stand mixer combine melted butter and cocoa powder, mix on medium speed.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Beat until thickened and smooth.
4. Add in sugar.
5. Beat until well mixed and add in flour.
6. Mix until combined.
7. Preheat the oven @ 175C for 10 minutes.
8. Spread in a pan and bake for 20 minutes.

Frosting:

1. While the brownies are baking , prepare the frosting.
2. Beat butter and cocoa powder tother.
3. Add in water.
4. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Allow the brownies to cool for about 10-15 minutes and then spread the frosting.

The brownies will still be warm. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.