“Black as midnight, black as pitch…”

Remember that movie quote, all you children of the ‘80s?  And boy, does it apply to these magnificent, rich, deep, dark brownies.  That is a lot of adjectives.  But you’ll see; they’re completely justified.

This is my favorite brownie recipe:  simple, rewarding, customizable.  You do the whole thing in one big saucepan.  What could be easier?  Alone they are delicious. The decadent chocolate frosting, however, brings them to a new level.   Perfect for some chocolate therapy on a dark night of the soul, or any time you deserve a little indulgence.

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