Sandcastle Brownie Mix

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and cocoa powder.
5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.
6. Let cool in pan before cutting into squares.

Interesting Facts

• Brownies were invented in the United States in the late 1800s.
• The first recorded brownie recipe was printed in 1906.
• Brownies are traditionally served with ice cream, whipped cream, or frosting.