Brownies

1/2 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.      Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.

3.      In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter.

4.      Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

5.      Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder.

6.      Spread batter into prepared pan.

7.      Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.

8.      Yield: 16 2-inch brownies.