Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Challenge Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder ((I use dark))
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp Challenge Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder ((I used dark))
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp milk (as needed.)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350˚F.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and granulated sugar. Add the eggs and combine. Stir in the vanilla.

3. 3

   Add cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder. Mix until everything is evenly combined. Don't over mix!

4. 4

   Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper. Add the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. 5

   While they are cooking, make the frosting by combining the softened butter with the cocoa powder, honey, vanilla. Mix in the powdered sugar and milk alternately until you reach the desired consistency.

6. 6

   Frost brownies while they are still warm. Once cooled, slice and enjoy.Optional: Once the brownies are cool, cover the pan and refrigerate overnight, then slice and serve for extra fudgy brownies!