Fudgy Brownies II

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, stir in sugar, and let cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs with a fork. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla.
4. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir into chocolate mixture.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in pan before cutting and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Brownies are believed to have been invented in the United States in the late 19th century.
• The first brownie recipe appeared in the 1896 edition of the Boston Cooking-School Cookbook.
• Brownies are so popular that they are the official state dessert of Connecticut.