One Bowl Brownies

Just like a cake mix, brownie mixes are pretty good.  However, if you want a "real" brownie, rich and chewy, try these.  I tend to go for long periods of time before making this recipe.  When I decide to make them, I realize that really we are talking apple to oranges if we want to compare a true, made from scratch, brownie with a made from a mix brownie.  You will love these!  They are definitely not a "lighter" fare.....  Add a cup of nuts to change it up a bit.

One Bowl Brownies

2-1/2 squares baking chocolate
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt in bowl in microwave; shortening and chocolate.  Add eggs.  Beat well with hand mixer.  Add sugars.  Beat well.  Add flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt.  Mix well.  Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 350° for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven, set aside. Prepare frosting.

Frosting

1 c. sugar
1 square baking chocolate
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, chocolate, butter and milk in small sauce pan.  Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.  Boil for 3 minutes (do not stir).  Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.  Set pan in cold water (I put a couple of inches in my sink), stirring occasionally until cooled.  Beat by hand until glossy and pour over cooled brownies.  Cut into 24 pieces.
WW PointsPlus™ = 7 pts. per piece