Chocolate Cinnamon Brownies

My mother-in-law made these delicious Chocolate Cinnamon Brownies for my husband, and they are one of his favorites!  I made them the other night to take over to our neighbors when we played cards.  Here is the recipe, enjoy!

1st Mixture:

• 2 c. Sugar
• 2 c. Flour
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. Salt

2nd Mixture:

• 1 stick butter (I use the unsalted sweet cream)
• 1/2 c. oil (I use canola oil)
• 4 T. Cocoa Powder
• 1 c. Water

Bring 2nd Mixture to a boil, then add to the first mixture

Then Add:

• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 c. Buttermilk
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes (it will have a cake-like texture).

For the Icing:

• 1 Stick Butter (again the unsalted sweet cream butter)
• 4 T. Cocoa Powder
• 6 T. Milk

Bring to a boil, stirring often.  Remove from heat and add:

• 1 box Powdered Sugar (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 T. Cinnamon

Spread on hot cake- it will set up as the cake cools.