DIY Recipes: Have a Brownie for Christmas

With a mix of butter, cocoa, vanilla extract, flour and more, brownies make for an excellent dessert option.

Need to give cakes and cup cakes a slight break this yuletide season, or perhaps you're just looking for a change in desserts.

Brownies are a great option.

With a mix of butter, cocoa, vanilla extract, flour and more, brownies make for an excellent dessert option.

Check out this recipe courtesy All Recipes.

 

What you need:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 cup white sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting:

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

3. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

To Make Frosting:

- Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar.

- Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.