These are the Best Brownies you’ll ever make—rich, fudgy, and topped with a delicious chocolate frosting.

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½ cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons butter

softened

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter over low heat.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of white sugar, followed by 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix in ⅓ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder until just blended.
Spread the brownie batter in the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
While the brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by beating together 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Gradually add in 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
Once the brownies are cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter or top with chopped nuts.

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