Simple Frosted Brownies

These could easily be called Facebook Brownies or Pinterest Brownies, because they are popping up on both of those websites constantly.  On Facebook they're usually called "Lunch Lady Brownies" or something like that; they are supposed to be reminiscent of homemade brownies served back in the day in the US School lunch program.  Let me tell you, I never had anything like this in my scary occasional school-bought lunches (I actually stopped taking school lunches altogether around 4th or 5th grade- too much scariness).

The kids LOVED these, of course.  I enjoyed them too, although the brownie itself wasn't as fudgy or dense as I'd like- the wonderful icing made up for it all.  These make a big 9x13 pan but was gone in no time around here.  They're easy to make and would be great for a potluck or casual party.

Simple Frosted Brownies

adapted from Cookies & Cups

Brownies:
1 cup butter, melted
½ cup cocoa powder
4 eggs
1½ Tbsp vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour

Frosting:
¼ cup butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
sprinkle of salt
2½ cups powdered sugar

1.  Preheat oven to 350°  Line a 9x13 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside. (I skipped the foil.)

2.  Use a medium (not small) saucepan to melt the butter.  After the butter is melted, remove from heat.  Stir in sugar and cocoa powder.  Then vanilla and eggs.  Last, stir in flour.  Spread in prepared pan and bake 12-17 minutes until center is just set.

3.  Right after removing brownies from oven, prepare your frosting by melting the butter and cocoa powder together in a medium saucepan.  Remove from heat.  Add in milk and powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.  Spread on frosting (it sets quickly). The brownies will still be warm. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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