Buttermilk Brownies

• 2 sticks margarine
• 4 Tbsp. cocoa
• 1 cup water
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (opt.)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Brownie Frosting:

• 1 stick margarine
• 4 Tbsp. cocoa
• 5 Tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 lb. powdered sugar

Directions

Bring margarine, cocoa and water to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and blend. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

For frosting: Bring margarine, cocoa and milk to a boil. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Spread on hot brownies. May top with pecan halves, if desired. May use only 1/2 of this amount of frosting.

By Robin