Chocolate Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease rectangular pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch) or 2 square pans (8 x 8 x 2-inch).
3. 3
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
4. 4
   In medium bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda.
5. 5
   Blend in 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine.
6. 6
   Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens.
7. 7
   Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup butter or margarine.
8. 8
   Stir until smooth.
9. 9
   Add flour, vanilla and salt and blend.
10. 10
    Pour into pan or pans and bake until it begins to pull away from sides of pan.