Brownies

Brownies. These are quick and easy to make and such a good treat. You can serve these brownies with frosting on them, or leave the frosting off.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
10 Tbs. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, margarine, or shortening, softened
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbs. Karo syrup
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350­°

Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa and salt together. 

Add the butter, eggs, vanilla, and Karo syrup. Beat for 3 minutes.

Stir in nuts if desired. 

Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes. 

Frost if desired. Recipe below.

Frosting

Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Ingredients 

6 Tbs.  butter margarine
2 2/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 to 1/3 c. milk

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.  It can take about 5 to 7 minutes.  

Turn the mixer to low and gradually add cocoa.  Add vanilla and beat well.  

Pour in milk, beating as you pour.  Continue to add the milk until you have it at the right consistency to spread over the brownies.

Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars.