Favorite Frosted Brownies

• 1 c. butter, softened
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teas. vanilla
• 1-3/4 c. flour
• 6 T. baking cocoa
• 1 teas. baking powder
• 1/4 teas. salt

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine the dry ingredients and add gradually to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13X9 pan (will be very thick). Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.

Frosting:

• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/4 c. heavy cream or milk
• 1 teas. vanilla
• 2 T. baking cocoa
• 3 c. powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, milk and vanilla. add cocoa, then gradually, the powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on cooled brownies.