Del's Easy Brownies

This is my favourite Brownies Recipe which is very quick and easy with a true brownie flavour.... I have made this recipe many, many times and this recipe was shared by my net friend, Del. She has given me the premission to share it here some time back (Blame me for not doing it soonest). Here and today I made it again (as I'm in Chocolate Craving again). Oops... I should have made these Brownies instead of Double Chocolate Muffins the other day!!! *Slapping own forehead*

As for the Chocolate Icing, was an additional to ease/satisfy my CHOCOLATE craving... Heehee!!! Hmmm... Super Yummy!

Million thanks and kisses to Del for sharing such an excellent recipe and her generousity for me to share with all.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Oil or Melted Butter
• 1 cup Sugar (I reduced to 2/3 cup)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder (I increased to 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts, Optional (I added toasted Walnuts)

Method:

1. Combine everything and mix untill well blended and bake in a greased 9 by 9 square pan in a 350 °F (180 °C) oven for 20 - 25 minutes.
2. Tip from Del - For extra shiokness, add scoop of vanilla ice cream on a slice of warm brownie.

For the Chocolate Icing:

• 80 g Dark Bitter Chocolate, chopped
• 40 g Butter
• 2 tbsp Icing Sugar, sifted

Method:

1. Combine chocolate and butter in a small bowl. Stand bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until micture is melted and smooth. Gradually add the sifted icing sugar, keep stirring untill icing is smooth. Cool slightly.
2. Spread chocolate icing evenly on top of the brownie.