My family loves brownies. Usually we just make them from the box, but because I didn't have a box on hand one time when I wanted to bake some up, I decided it was high time I just made them from scratch. For all of you adventurous bakers out there, I thought I would share with you my awesome brownie recipe.
Two things that are KEY to good brownies (in my experience).
1) If you beat the batter you're going to have cakey brownies. If you're going for fudgey, use a wooden spoon to mix the batter. Beating them fluffs the eggs too much.
2) Don't let brownies over cook. As long as the toothpick comes out clean, it doesn't matter how soft they look or feel. Get them outta the oven!
The Recipe: And don't worry, cause it is easy!
In a bowl mix the following with a wooden spoon one ingredient at a time:
1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten (I just stab the yoke with my wooden spoon and incorporate them in to the above ingredients)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. flour (this is where it takes some muscle using that spoon!)
1/4 tsp. salt (sprinkle around the mix before using the spoon so it is well incorporated)
1/4 tsp. baking powder (same as above)
Stir all ingredients well. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes in an 8x8 greased dish.
Frosting: What really makes the brownie!
3 T. softened butter
3 T. cocoa
1 T. Honey (yes honey)
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. powdered sugar
Mix above ingredients together. For best results, frost brownies while they are still warm.
If you live in Texas, don't forget to serve it with the good stuff:
We had this for our FHE treat last night. What does your family like for a treat?
3 comments:
Haha, AS SOON as we close our lesson and say "Amen", Lilimae always says, "Let's have a family home evening treat!!" at the top of her lungs. It doesn't matter what it is, as long as it is in some form of sugar, the kids are happy.
I'll have to try that brownie recipe. I have a recipe that I like, but I'm always up for trying new ones. I'm all about fudgy brownies. In fact, I'll admit that I sometimes take them out of the oven when the toothpick is still sticky so that they'll be ultra-gooey.
Kayla!! Oh my gosh it has been YEARS!! I saw your comment on Leahs blog so I totally stalked you (in a non creeper way)! I am so happy to see that you are doing so good your family is so cute! 2 kids? Where have I been! Thats so fun. I am excited to read your blog and about your wonderful life. :)
I just got around to making these and they are DELICIOUS! Thanks for the recipe. :)
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