Fudge Brownies


1 cup butter, melted
1 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Mix cocoa in well with the melted butter. Add sugar, vanilla, and eggs, mixing well. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and nuts or chocolate chips. I actually prefer the chocolate chips!! Pour mixture into a greased 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean, you do not want to overbake!