A classic, fudgy brownie recipe from Millie, made with cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor and topped with a simple but decadent mocha frosting.

Author

Millie


Recipe

Brownie

MeasurementsIngredients
2 sticks (1 cup)Oleo (Margarine or Butter), softened
1 1/2 cupsSugar
4Eggs
1/2 cupCocoa
1 cupFlour
1 teaspoonVanilla
1 cupNuts

Frosting

MeasurementsIngredients
1 stick (½ cup)Oleo (Margarine or Butter), softened
1/4 cupCocoa
1 teaspoonVanilla
1 pound (1 box)Powdered Sugar
3-4 TbspHot Coffee, as needed

Instructions

Brownie

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened oleo/butter and sugar together with an electric mixer.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Beat in the cocoa, flour, and vanilla until just combined.
  5. By hand, stir in the nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist, fudgy crumbs. Do not overbake. Let the brownies cool completely.

Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, cream the softened oleo/butter.
  2. Beat in the cocoa powder and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with just enough hot coffee to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  4. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.