Brownies

I love chocolate! Have I said that before? These brownies come together so quickly and easily, you’ll be saying ‘why have I ever even bothered with boxed brownie mix?’   These brownies are fudgey and ever so chocolatey! The {optional} coffee in them are the perfect match and help enhance the rich chocolate flavor I love!What you will need
Brownies:
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup canola oil (or 1 stick softened butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Optional: 2 tsp instant espresso powder ¼ cup dark chocolate chipsGlaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp canola oil (or unsalted butter, melted)
1 tbsp hot water (optional-¼ tsp espresso powder added to the water)
1 tbsp honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles, for topping

Directions
For the brownies:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease an 8” square pan with cooking spray.
Whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir to combine.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes before glazing.
For the glaze:
Whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, oil, coffee, honey, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.

Pour the glaze on the cooled brownie, spread it around and top with sprinkles. Let dry, then cut into squares.
Enjoy!