Wicked Brownies

Wicked Brownies
Donated by Tabatha
Serves 24

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and immediately stir in cocoa. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs. Stir batter. Fold in walnuts if desired. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 35 to 40 minuets in the preheated oven, or until the top has crusted over. You want the tester to come out with a little batter on it, not completely clean. Cool for a few minuts before cutting into bars.