- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Blend melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, beat well with a spoon.
Combine flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if desired). Spread in a greased 8″ square baking pan.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from edges of pan. Cool completely, then cut into squares.
12-16 servings