Our Favorite Brownies

Our family loves these brownies! Hope you enjoy them too.

BROWNIES
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. baking cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

FROSTING
3 T. butter, melted
3 T. baking cocoa
2 T. warm water
1 tsp instant coffee granules
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Beat sugar, eggs & vanilla in mixing bowl. Add butter, mix well. Combine dry ingredients & add to batter, mixing well. Pour into greased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min.

For frosting, dissolve coffee in warm water. Combine this with butter & cocoa, mixing well. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until smooth, adding additional warm water if necessary to get a good spreading consistency. Frost brownies.