After Work Treats!

I found this brownie recipe years ago in a magazine. I remember making brownies for my kids. My daughter coming home from after school activities and the boys coming home from working at the farm and indulging in a chocolate brownie, or in their case the pan of brownies…

1 1/2 sticks of butter

2/14 tsp vanilla extract (use real extract)

2 eggs

1 cup flour

1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup cocoa powder

3/4 T milk

In a large heavy saucepan on low heat, melt 8 T of butter and the chocolate, stirring constantly

Remove from heat and add the sugar, 2 tsp vanilla and the eggs, one at a time

Blend in the flour and nuts

Pour into a greased 8 inch square pan and spread out

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or till the brownies start to pull from the sides of the pan

In a medium size bowl beat with an electric mixer the remaining butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy

on low speed gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa, alternating with the milk ( you may need to adjust the milk, I add a bit more)

Beat till fluffy

Frost the brownies when still warm…