The BEST EVER Brownies

Some brownies are too cake-y.  Some are too dough-y.  But, the perfect brownie is chewy, gooey and just a little crunchy on the edges, am I right?  Part of what makes this particular brownie recipes so epic is the fabulously gooey chocolate frosting.  I substituted the recipes frosting for store-bought once when I made these and it was a HUGE mistake.  So here you go...the PERFECT brownie.  You can thank me later.  :)

Ally's EPIC Brownies
(this recipe is ok to double)

1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tablespoons (or so) Hershey's chocolate syrup

3T. butter, softened
3T. unsweetened cocoa
1T. honey
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted.
(Note:  A simple way to sift dry ingredients is to simply mix with a wire whisk!  Got that tip from Martha Stewart)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease baking pan

In a medium bowl, sift dry ingredients and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter.  Remove from heat, stir in sugar, eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.  Careful not to over-stir.
Stir in dry ingredients..again, careful not to over-stir!...unless you like cake-y brownies.

Spread batter in prepared pan.  Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.  Be sure not to over bake!

Frosting:  Combine 3T. butter, 3T. cocoa, 1T. honey, 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm!

Sprinkle with something pretty..I chose Easter colored flowers.  Who cares if it isn't Easter!  :)

Enjoy!