Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 9 X 13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl mix butter, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the cocoa powder and mix well.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix together. Remember there may be some lumps and this is ok.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips and nuts.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
