Treasured brownies

Treasured brownies is included in a book of good-but-easy recipes my sister compiled as a wedding present for me. She refers to them as “money-back-guarantee” brownies. And I can confirm that they turn out 100% of the time. From Marianne Wolfe of Westlock Alberta.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, melted and cooled

3 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup baking cocoa

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup chopped nuts

ICING:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar

2/3 cup baking cocoa

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons hot brewed coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method - Treasured brownies

In a mixing bowl, combine butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture. Stir in nuts (do not overmix).

Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack.

Combine icing ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth.

Spread over cooled brownies. Cut into bars. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.