Paramount Brownies
Makes about 16 brownies

• 1/2 - cup (1 stick) butter, melted

• 1 - cup sugar

• 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 - eggs

• 1/2 - cup all-purpose flour

• 1/3 - cup Cocoa

• 1/4 - teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 - teaspoon salt

• 1/2 - cup chopped nuts (optional)

• Creamy Brownie Frosting

  • 3 - Tablespoons butter, softened

  • 3 - Tablespoons Cocoa

  • 1 - Tablespoon light corn syrup or honey

  • 1/2 - teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 - cup powdered sugar

  • 1 to 2 - Tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl add the butter, sugar and vanilla. Stir. 

2. Next, add the eggs and beat well. 

3. In another medium mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir. 

4. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. 

5. Stir in nuts, if desired. 

6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. 

7. Place in oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. 

8. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

9. When brownies are cool enough, make the Creamy Brownie Frosting. 

10. In a small bowl, add the butter, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla. 

11. Beat until blended. 

12. Add the powdered sugar and milk; beat to spreading consistency. 

13. Spread over brownies.