Bodacious Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Stir cocoa powder and baking soda together in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Blend in 1/3 cup canola oil.
3. 3
   Add boiling water and stir until mixture thickens.
4. 4
   Stir in sugar, eggs, and remaining canola oil until smooth.
5. 5
   Add flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and salt and blend completely.
6. 6
   Stir in peanut butter chips.
7. 7
   Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 30 minutes (don't overbake!
9. 9
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10. 10
    Cool.
11. 11
    For frosting, melt butter, milk, and chocolate chips together in a saucepan, then add vanilla.
12. 12
    Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
13. 13
    Spread onto brownies.