The Best Brownies Ever: A Love Affair Divine

On Sunday, Jay made the absolute best brownies I have ever tasted {they happen to be from our new ward recipe book}. Those brownies made every hour I spent on typing up the cursed thing...all worth it. I'm not joking. It was a love affair divine.

{Oh--and so was Jay's dedication to the boy she loves. She professed her love to dear "Blair Bear" in sprinkles. I chose to dedicate my love to the brownies with a glass of milk. Yum!}

Here's the recipe in all its glory!

Our Favorite Brownies

Cream in mixer:
1 1/4 cups softened butter* (Jay halfed the butter--and they were still divine)
2 2/3 cups granulated sugar

Add:

6 eggs

Beat until fluffy then blend in:
1 tsp. vanilla

Add:
2 cups flour

2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. salt

Mix thoroughly – will lighten up – about 1 minute.

Spread in greased jelly roll pan.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20-25 minutes.
*or use ½ cup shortening and 3/4 cup butter.

Frost cooled or warm w/recipe below:

Brownie Frosting

½ cup butter

½ cup powdered cocoa
3½ - 4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/3 cup milk (or more as needed--I think Jay doubled that)

Mix with electric mixer until smooth.

Delicious!