Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar; add melted chocolate.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
3. 3
   Add flour minus 1 tablespoon, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, vanilla and pecans which have been mixed with reserved flour.
5. 5
   Roll into a 9 x 13-inch pan which has been greased on the sides only and lined with brown paper.
6. 6
   Bake at 325° for 40 to 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Turn out on waxed paper.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.