Swamp Bottom Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease 8-inch square baking pan.
3. 3
   In large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Slowly add milk, butter and vanilla.
5. 5
   Beat until smooth. Pour into greased pan.
6. 6
   In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, brown sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thin syrup forms, about 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Pour over batter in pan.
8. 8
   Bake 40 minutes until brownies are firm in center.
9. 9
   Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Cut into 12 rectangles and invert onto serving platter.