An AMAZING "homemade" brownie recipe

Basic brownies. I made these last night out of a desperate attempt to have something sweet in the house. I was dying for dessert! I guess that's what comes of exercising. =P
The cool thing about these is that you can make the mix and save it. Just throw the liquids in later, when you're ready to make! If you don't want to make the topping, don't worry about it. It was an improvisation on my part and totally estimated.


Basic Brownies

(May want to make 1/2)
Mix:
4 c all purpose flour
1-1/2 c dry milk
4 c granulated sugar
1 c Hershey's plain cocoa
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

Store in airtight container(or ziplock bag) or make brownies immediately.

(May want to 2x)
Brownies:
1 3/4 c basic brownie mix (see above)
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c water
1/2 c butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Pour batter into a buttered 9in. pan and bake 20-25 min. or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15-30 min.

Serves 12 (Supposedly, but I think it's more like 4. How much is one serving supposed to equal?)


Improvised topping

8oz. cream cheese (softened)
1/3-1/2 c sugar
1/2 c heavy whipping cream

Whip in a mixer until blended.

Top brownies or leave off and let people add their own.