One Bowl Brownies

This is my mom's brownie recipe. I think it is the best brownie recipe, hands down. If you like a fudgy, chewy brownie with a fudgy frosting, this is for you!

One Bowl Brownies

Brownies:

2 ½ squares baking chocolate
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts (optional)

Melt in bowl in microwave, shortening and chocolate. Put in mixer and add eggs. Beat well. Add sugars. Beat well. Add flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Add nuts if desired. Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 350° for 30 minutes.

Frosting:

1 cup sugar
1 square baking chocolate
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla.

Mix sugar, chocolate, butter and milk in small sauce pan. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Set pan in cold water, stirring occasionally until cooled. Beat by hand until glossy and pour over cooled brownies.