Simple Scratch Brownies with Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting

I got the brownie recipe from Stacey with The Southern Bite. I did add some Tanner’s Pecans but those are optional. Since I was making these for Valentine’s Day, I cut them in the shape of hearts. They are so good! But then I decided to make my chocolate frosting recipe that I included in my Volume 1 cookbook. The recipe is below if you would like it.

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SIMPLE SCRATCH BROWNIES

These brownies are the best brownies I have ever tasted. I love them with my whole soul! Chewy, chocolatey and oh, so good!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Add the vanilla and eggs, and mix well.
4. Stir in the flour, and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Spread the batter into the baking dish, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
7. Cool completely before cutting.

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HERSHEY'S "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING

This is my absolute favorite chocolate frosting. It's smooth and creamy and so easy to make. I love to lick the beaters!

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S cocoa
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Melt butter.
2. Stir in cocoa.
3. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency.
4. Add a small amount of milk, if needed.
5. Stir in vanilla.
6. Makes about 2 cups of frosting.