"fabulous" Brownies

WillsMommy's Note:

This recipe came from the back of a Nestle cocoa can. I've been making these for years, and they're always a hit. The batter is pretty thick, which makes them very fudgy. The original recipe included frosting, but I think it makes them too rich. If you have a strong sweet tooth, you might like them with the frosting. The frosting recipe is posted separately. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 20

Yield: 20.0 medium ...

• 1 2⁄3; cups sugar
• ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine , softened
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄3; cups flour
• ¾ cup cocoa
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup nuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9x13 pan.
3. Mix together sugar, butter, and water. Beat until smooth and creamy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla to sugar mixture. Beat in completely.
5. Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, cocoa, nuts) in a separate bowl until evenly combined.
6. Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture, mix thoroughly.
7. Pour batter into the 9x13 pan and spread well. Bake 18-25 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.