Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan. Melt butter over low heat.
3. 3
   Mix together cocoa and sugar, then stir in the melted butter.
4. 4
   Add eggs and vanilla.
5. 5
   Stir again.
6. 6
   Now add the flour and salt; mix until smooth.
7. 7
   Do not overmix.
8. 8
   If you want to add chopped nuts, now's the time to do so.
9. 9
   Pour mixture into the baking pan and spread evenly.
10. 10
    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan or a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the brownies.