Easy Old Fashioned Brownies

There is just something wonderful about the aroma of homemade brownies baking in the oven...go ahead, whip up a batch, they're easy enough.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (175ºC).
2. In a bowl combine sugar, eggs, softened butter, melted unsweetened chocolate, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Add chopped nuts.
3. Spread evenly in a greased 8-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Makes 12 brownies.