Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 cup cocoa (must be Dutch-process type)
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 x 2 pan
In large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter (microwave on high about 1.5 minutes). Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cocoa; mix well. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Stir in nuts.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cut into bars when cool.
