Mom's Homemade Brownies

Here's a recipe for homemade brownies I make at home for the minions! I hope you like it too! It's quick and easy!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Optional Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup of chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour an 8 inch baking pan. (I triple this recipe for my family and use a larger pan it cooks just fine at this temperature still so that doesn't need adjusting)
2. In a large bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cocoa.
3. In a separate smaller bowl combine butter,  eggs, and vanilla.
4. Slowly beat the wet mix into dry until fully combined and smooth. Add optional ingredients if desired.
5. Pour into baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Cool completely before cutting! Enjoy!

Love,
Mom

P.S.
Sometimes the minions like to make two batches and layer them with York Peppermint Patties, Reese's peanut butter cups, or marshmallows in between.