Kitchen Port Brownies

Say goodbye to boxed brownie mixes... These ultra-rich brownies are so much better!!! 

*from Nancy Miller

1/2 c. cocoa

4 Tbs. oil

2/3 c. butter

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

3/4 c. chocolate chips 

nuts if desired

Combine everything except chocolate chips and blend until smooth. Stir in chips and pour into 9x13" cake pan. Cook at 350° F. for 30 minutes. Let cool then top with frosting... 

Chocolate Frosting: 

2 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. cocoa

6 Tbs. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

small can evaporated milk

Beat sugar, cocoa and butter. Add vanilla. Add evaporated milk until you reach the desired consistency.