Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp baking powder

Frosting:

• 3 Tbs butter, softened
• 3 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tbs honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Directions

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

• Step 2
  In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.

• Step 3
  Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

• Step 4
  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.