Best Brownies.....kitchen of Shannon

These are so easy and a family favorite:

1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

FROSTING
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. (Double recipe for 9x13)In microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Do not overcook.

To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.