Rich Chocolate Brownies

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i've made these many times and they ARE rich!

1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking coca
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Frosting 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 Tbsp. baking cocoa
2 tbsp warm water
1 tsp. instant coffee granules
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

in a mixing bowl, beat sugar eggs and vanilla. add butter, mix well. combine dry ingredients; add to batter and mix well. pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies test done with a wooden pick. cool in pan on a wire rack. for frosting, combine buttter, cocoa, water and coffee; mix well. gradually stir in sugar until smooth, adding additional warm water if necessary to achievve a spreading consistency.

record courier tuesday april 27, 1999