chocolate brownies

this brownie is a quick and simple recipe. the best way to cut it into squares is with a pizza cutter and ruler. depending on my mood i like throw in chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or walnuts. dust it with a little powder sugar after you cut them and you have delicious brownies. :)

what you'll need:
butter - 2 cup (4 sticks) soften
sugar - 2 cups

vanilla extract - 2 teaspoon

eggs - 8

cocoa powder - 1 cup
all purpose flour - 2 cups
baking powder - 1 teaspoon
salt - 1 teaspoon

optional:
chopped walnuts
chocolate chips
peanut butter chips
white chocolate chips


preheat the oven at 350 degrees. start by creaming the butter and adding the sugar. scraping down the sides of the bowl. add the vanilla extract and one egg at a time. mix until the batter is completely incorporated.


sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. slowly add it to the batter. mix until everything is fully blended. this would be the perfect time to fold in any optional items. pour into a lined and sprayed half sheet pan and bake for 25-35 minutes. you can check by sticking a toothpick into the middle and making sure it comes out clean. allow for the brownies to cool. use the ruler to help guide you to cut the brownies. i find that using a pizza cutter helps with less breakage vs a knife.