Prep Time: 20 Min     Cook Time: 30 Min    Total Time:  50 Min    Temp: 350 Degrees F

Ingredients:

Brownies:

• 1.5 Cups of GF Flour (I used Bob’s Redmill Cup 4 Cup)
• 2 Cups of Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons of Vanilla
• 4 Eggs
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts (Optional)
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 8 Tablespoon Cocoa
• 1 Cup of Oil
• 1/4 cup of Water

Icing:

• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa
• 1/2 Cup of Water
• 1/3 Cup of Butter
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 Cup Icing Sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
2. Mix the ingredients for the brownies in a stand mixter thoroughly and add in any mix ins that you want.
3. Put the mixture into a prepared greased and floured 9×13 pan and pop in the over for 30 minutes.
4. Now to make the icing boil brown sugar, cocoa and water for exactly 3 minutes (once boiling start your timer).
5. Add butter and vanilla to icing mixture.
6. Once melted pull off heat and let it completely cool to room temperature.
7. Once the icing is cooled add in icing sugar. If you need to add more to thicken do so.
8. Once brownies are out of the oven and completely cooled add your icing on top and serve!

Substitutions:

• You can sub out the walnuts if you don’t like nuts in your brownies. Also you can add some chocolate chips instead or your prefered add in.

Notes:

• Can put the icing in the fridge to make the cooling process faster. Just dont leave in too long and have a solid icing.
• I put crushed candycane on top of the brownies to make it look and taste more festive.
• While brownies are cooking make your icing as it has to be completely cool before spreading onto the brownies.

Storage:

• Leftovers last about 4-5 days after made.
• This dessert freezes very well and can be made well in advance for christmas.