The folks at Art’s Tavern in Glen Arbor sent us this week’s brownie recipe. We’re told these brownies are truly the best, and the extra few minutes spent making this recipe from scratch will be worth your effort.

Art’s Tavern is open daily from 7am until late. The patio is open for outdoor seating, but with Labor Day (and cooler weather) on the way, that will begin to change in the next month or so. Make a stop at Art’s Tavern while visiting the most beautiful place in America! Art’s is located at 6487 Western Avenue. Call 231-334-3754. www.artsglenarbor.com

Best Brownies from Art's Tavern

Batter Ingredients:

½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Frosting Ingredients:
3 T. butter, softened
3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T. honey

1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup confectioners sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8” square pan. In large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat in cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Do not overcook.

For frosting, combine all frosting ingredients and mix well. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

Participating restaurants in the County Cuisine feature include Art’s Tavern, blu, The Bluebird, Cedar Rustic Inn, Chimoski Bakery, Kerby’s Bar & Grill, La Becasse, Little Traverse Inn, The Manor on Glen Lake, Riverside Inn, Trish’s Dishes and Western Avenue Grill.