Homemade Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch pan.

2. 2

   Melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

3. 3

   Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.

4. 4

   Fold in chocolate chips if using.

5. 5

   Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

6. 6

   Bake 25-30 minutes. Do not overbake.

7. 7

   Brownies are done when toothpick has moist crumbs.

8. 8

   Cool completely before cutting into squares.