Roxi Brownies

INGREDIENTS 

Brownie Ingredients

1/4 lb. butter

1 cup water 

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup oil 

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup buttermilk 

2 eggs beaten 

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla extract 

Frosting Ingredients

1/4 lb. butter

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/3 cup buttermilk

1/2 lb. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 

INSTRUCTIONS

Brownie Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375*F. 
• In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt until well combined.  Set aside.
• Boil together 1/4 lb. butter, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup oil.  Stir boiling mixture into dry ingredients. 
• In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup buttermilk, two beaten eggs, 1 tsp. baking soda, and one tsp. vanilla.  Stir this combination into batter mixture. 
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center of pan comes out clean.

Frosting Instructions

• Boil together 1/4 lb. butter, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and 1/3 cup buttermilk.  Stir in 1/2 lb. powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract.  Mix together and pour over hot brownies. 
• Allow to cool, slice, and enjoy!