Instructions

Make the Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line and 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns pale and becomes thick and fluffy.
3. Add in the baking powder, hot cocoa mix, and flour. Mix with the hand mixer on low until incorporated. Scrape down sides and give a quick mix to incorporate.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Make sure to spread to all of the edges and corners.
5. Place into the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until done. Place a toothpick into the center of the brownies and if it comes out clean or with moist crumbs, it’s done. If there’s still batter, let bake a little longer.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Make the frosting:

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until soft, about 1 minute.
2. Add 2 cups of the confectioners’ sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat on low speed until the sugar is well incorporated.
3. Add another 2 cups sugar and the cream. Add remaining 2 cups of sugar as needed to thicken the frosting. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
4. Frost brownies generously.