Brownies

I love chocolate! And love to make brownies. I have a few favorites, but this one I made yesterday (and Belle made them again today for her study group).  They don't last very long in my house.  Because of the soy allergy we stay away from chocolate chips in our brownies. But feel free to add some chips or chopped up caramels. It could only make them better.

These are nice cake like brownies. Great for an afternoon snack or packed in a lunch.  Of course you could always eat these with a little ice cream and some whipped cream for an awesome dessert.

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 tsp vanilla

4 eggs

3/4 cup cocoa 

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

(1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13x9 pan. (I use butter) Place butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50 % power for 2-3 minutes until melted.  Stir in the sugar and vanilla.  Add the eggs one at a time, stirring after each to make sure they are incorporated.  Add the cocoa. Stir. add the baking powder, salt and flour. Carefully stir until everything is combined.  Add chips if using and stir. Pour into prepared pan.  Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool on rack, cut and enjoy.

recipe adapted from Hershey's