Aunt Ida Mae's Brownies

I believe that I put this recipe in the cookbook that we made before we "joined forces". I have no idea where I put my copy, so I'll just add this again here.

My Great Aunt Ida Mae used to take these wonderful brownies to the local hospital every Thursday. She was a volunteer at the hospital almost up until her death at age 90. She was a wonderful cook and like a Grandmother to me.

These brownies have to be made ahead, as they need at least 2 hours refrigeration before cutting.

Ingredients:

From scratch Brownie

1 cup butter (oh my!)

2/3 cup baking cocoa

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups sifted self-rising flour

3 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Brownie Icing

1 stick butter (oh my again!)

2 cups sugar

1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk

2 cups frozen chocolate chips (not sure why, but it works better this way)

Directions:

For Brownies, preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat butter, cocoa, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts, stirring to mix well. Remove from heat and mix in flour, eggs, nuts (if desired), and vanilla. Spoon into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until done.

While brownies are cooking, make the icing. Heat butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Pour on brownies while they are still hot. Chill for 2 hours before cutting.

Yum!

Posted by: Leigh