Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate baking squares
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cups white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; set aside to cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 8x8-inch baking pan.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Beat in sugar. Add salt and vanilla. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture, then stir in flour. Fold in nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges begin to leave side of pan.
5. Cool in pan before cutting. Makes 16 brownies