Brownies

Brownies –Emily Drake


1 cup butter

4 squares baking chocolate (or substitute ¼ cup shortening and ¾ cup cocoa)

4 eggs, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups sugar

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 cup nuts, chopped

Melt butter. Add sugar and chocolate (melt chocolate squares). Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Mix flour, baking powder and nuts in a separate bowl and gradually add to chocolate mixture. Spread in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Do not over bake. Frost while hot.