Bodacious Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease an 8X8 baking pan
3. 3
   Melt bbutter in medium saucepan, remove from heat and stir in sugar and cocoa powder.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs 1 at a time then stir in vanilla extract.
5. 5
   Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture until just blended.
6. 6
   Fold in walnuts if desired.
7. 7
   Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake for 25min or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool in pan on a wire rack.