Marmie’s Brownies

This delicious brownie recipe came from my mother in law Marmie’s family cookbook. I had no idea how to cook when I got married and I grew in my knowledge and love for cooking from watching her in her kitchen. I have heartfelt gratitude for Marmie and her impact on my life in this way.

A few years ago, I realized I was going to have to cut gluten out of my life for good. Sad day, I know. I thought I would never be able to have this beloved treat again. Until I realized, I could work with the recipe and try to make these brownies gluten free! Its simple to switch out the flour and these are so easy to whip up in a hurry. I have also called this a “brownie cake” for birthdays and have thrown Valentine’s sprinkles on top to make them a Valentine’s treat. They are so versatile! I hope you adore them as much as we do! Bon Ap·pé·tit!

Last February our neighborhood magazine published the recipe.

Marmie’s Brownies

For the Brownies:

2 sticks of salted butter (I prefer Kerrygold) 

6 tbsp of cocoa (I prefer Hersheys)

1 c of flour (for GF sub in King Arthur GF flour-1 cup) 

2 c sugar 

4 eggs

1 tbsp vanilla (I prefer McCormick)

For the icing:

1/3 stick of butter 

2 tablespoons of cocoa 

4 c powdered sugar

1/2 c milk

1 tbsp vanilla 

For Brownies:

1. Melt the butter in the microwave 
2. Stir in cocoa until completely smooth 
3. Put flour, sugar, and eggs into the butter/cocoa mixture and stir until all combined well
4. Stir in vanilla 

For icing:

1. Melt butter in microwave
2. Stir in cocoa until smooth
3. Add powdered sugar and milk and stir
4. Add vanilla
5. Stir throughly (use a hand mixer if you choose) 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook the brownies for 25-30 minutes (depending on how gooey you like your brownies 😊).

While the brownies are still hot, pour the icing over the brownies and smooth out the icing over the brownies with a spatula. Let brownies cool for 10 minutes before devouring. 

*It is essential that the brownies and icing be made together for the most delectable way to savor.😊