Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter
1 cup cocoa
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl stir together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cocoa until smooth.
4. Blend in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
5. Add in flour, baking powder and salt, mix batter until smooth.
6. Add in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
7. Pour batter into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish (3.5L)
8. Bake at 350F for 30 - 35 minutes