Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate Brownies

It has been about two weeks since my last blog post. I have been pretty busy with everything lately from coaching lacrosse, school, and my boyfriend just recently graduated college! This weekend (Memorial Day Weekend) is also going to be pretty busy so that's why this weeks recipe is super simple, but can be a sweet treat to bring on a picnic or family get together for this busy weekend! So after this weekend it will be back to baking and more complicated recipes! 

Yields: About 12 brownies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions for Brownies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, and vanilla. 
3. In a separate bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts, if desired.
   
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the brownie begins to pull away from edges of pan. Let cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

The brownies are very simple. Would be fun to make with little kids, quick treat or a dessert for all. I made these for my boyfriend because he has been working hard at work all week and needs a little treat to make his day better. I put powdered sugar on the top of mine just for a little extra sweetness. I hope everyone finds these brownies tasty! 

Enjoy!

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mmm-mmm-better-brownies/