Grams' Brownies with Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate (2-ounces)
• 2 eggs, well-beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• dash of salt
• 1 scant cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

• Melt butter and chocolate together over very low heat. Set aside.
• Mix beaten eggs with sugar, salt, flour, baking powder, and vanilla. Add chocolate-butter mixture. Pour into greased and lightly floured 8-inch square baking pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Frosting

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 square (1/2-ounce) unsweetened baking chocolate
• 2 tbsp boiling water
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

• Add boiling water to chocolate and butter. Stir to melt. Heat if not thoroughly melted. Add powdered sugar and beat until of spreading consistency.