Chewy, fudgy brownies

Pre time:  15 minutes, Baking time:  30 minutes, Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

1/2 C melted butter

3/4 C unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder

1 1/4 C granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 C all purpose flour (gluten free flour works too)

1 C chocolate chips **optional

Preheat your oven to 325' and line an 8 x 8 with parchment paper or grease and flour pan.  

Melt the butter in a large saucepan, turn off heat, and then add cocoa or cacao powder and mix well.  

Mix in sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla extra.  Then add flour and stir until combined.  Fold in chocolate chips if using.

Batter will be thick...spread it into your prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.  Make sure it's done with a toothpick.  Let the brownies cool for 15 minutes before slicing.  You can top with a few tablespoons of sprinkled powdered sugar, your favorite frosting, or eat plain...they are SO good!