Chocolaty Syrupy Brownies

The name says it all. These are baked in a square pan and are the perfect size for a small household.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 12-16 bars

Ingredients

• Brownies

• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  chocolate syrup
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Frosting

• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 -4  teaspoons milk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease 8-inch square pan.
3. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup margarine and sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, 1/2 cup chocolate syrup and vanilla; beat well.
5. Stir in flour and salt.
6. Pour into greased pan.
7. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely.
9. In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency; beat until smooth.
10. Spread over cooled brownies.
11. Cut into bars.
12. Enjoy!
13. Microwave Directions: Grease 10x6-inch (1 1/2 qt.) microwave-safe dish.
14. Prepare brownies as directed above.
15. Pour into greased dish.
16. Microwave on MEDIUM for 8 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn halfway through cooking.
17. Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until center is set.
18. Cool completely on flat surface.
19. Prepare frosting and frost as directed above.
20. Cut into bars.
21. Yield: 12 to 16 bars.