Gluten-free Basic Brownies

Ingredients

 * 3/4 cup butter or margarine
 * 3/4 cup cocoa powder
 * 2-1/4 cup sugar
 * Four eggs
 * 2 teaspoons vanilla
 * 1-1/3 cup GF flour
 * 1 cup chopped nuts (if desired)
 * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 325-degrees.
 * 2) Grease and lightly dust with cocoa a 9 x 13-inch pan.
 * 3) In large sauce pan, melt margarine/butter with cocoa over low heat, stirring constantly (or simply put the cocoa and butter in a bowl, pop in the microwave for a couple of minutes, until the butter is melted).
 * 4) Stir with a fork until it's mostly smooth.
 * 5) Remove from heat and cool slightly.
 * 6) Blend in sugar. Beat in eggs, one a time.
 * 7) Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in prepared pan.
 * 8) Bake at 325-degrees for 20-25 minutes.
 * 9) Recipe makes one, 9 x 13-inch pan of brownies.