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Chocolate Buttermilk Brownies

Name: Chocolate Buttermilk Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15 brownies.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional; FROSTING:; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 3/4 cup chopped almonds, optional

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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

15 brownies

I've made these frosted brownies for so many years, I don't need a recipe card to follow. When our three grandchildren visit the farm, they're delighted when I serve these-plain or with ice cream.

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup buttermilk
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
3/4 cup chopped almonds, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water just to a boil. Cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and baking soda and salt. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well.
Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring if desired. Mix until well combined. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
For frosting, melt butter, cocoa and buttermilk in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, vanilla and salt. Spread over warm cake. Top with nuts if desired.

buttermilk

To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Or, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.

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