Best Brownies

This is the first from scratch brownie recipe that came out correctly for me. I've had an, unfortunately, poor track record with this particular dish for some reason. I think I've tried at least 4 different recipes that just came out all wrong for one reason or another. But, as usual, AllRecipes came through for me!

These are VERY rich, especially with that thick frosting on top. Make sure you cut them small - and enjoy with a big glass of milk. They came out so fudgy, full of chocolate flavor, tender, and moist. They did not last long in my house.

Best Brownies from Angie on AllRecipes

Ingredients
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 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, 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.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
4. To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.