The picture doesn’t do these brownies justice. They are deep chocolate. The glaze is smooth and creamy – a perfect pairing with the brownie.

The brownie recipe is Baker’s One Bowl brownie. You’ll need:

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 sticks of butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup nuts (optional) I leave out the nuts so that my kids will be happy

Melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave for two minutes. Stir until completely melted. Add the sugar and blend well. Mix in the eggs one at time. Add the vanilla. Add in the flour and nuts, if you’re using them. Stir just until blended. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 min. Don’t over bake.

While the brownies are cooling, make the chocolate glaze. This recipe comes from my mom. You’ll need:

1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3 Tbs. butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2-3 Tbs. water (use 2 first and add more if needed)

Melt the chocolate and butter together. Remove from heat and add the other ingredients, being careful not to add too much water. Spread on the brownies and restrain yourself from eating the whole pan.