The BEST EVER Fudge Brownies

These brownies are so rich and fudgy and so simple to make. I got the recipe from a recipe group, and have never bought a mix again!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄3 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts (optional) or 1⁄2 cup pecans (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine on low heat.
2. Remove from heat and in same pan, stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla, stir well.
3. Add in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
4. Stir in chips and nuts if desired.
5. Bake at 350 for approx 25-30 minutes, depending on your oven.
6. Do not over-bake.