Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Pre-heat oven to 350 F.

3. Step 3

   Melt together the 1 1/4 cups butter or margarine and add in the 3/4 cup of cocoa; mixing well to combine.

4. Step 4

   Once the butter or margarine is melted, transfer to a mixing bowl if needed, then stir in the 2 cups sugar and blend in the 4 eggs, one at a time. Between each egg, beat well to fully incorporate.

5. Step 5

   Once the eggs are all mixed in, add in the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and stir to combine well.

6. Step 6

   Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of flour and the optional chopped nuts; mixing to fully combine well.

7. Step 7

   Bake in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

8. Step 8

   Let your homemade brownies cool on a rack for about 20 to 30 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once your brownies are fully cooled, you can cut into 20 square pieces.