Diner-Style Brownies

MAKES: 20

COOK TIME: 35 Min

It seems like brownie recipes are a dime a dozen nowadays. This one was inspired by the kind we used to get at the local hot spot back in the day. Diner-Style Brownies are uniquely delicious!

What You'll Need

3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 stick butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda. Stir in 1/2 the melted butter. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and remaining melted butter; mix until smooth. Add flour and salt; mix well. Spread batter in prepared baking dish.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
To make the frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and vanilla; beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and milk alternately until smooth. Spread frosting over brownies and cut into squares.