Brownies

These brownies are unbelievably good. It could be the stick of butter.

1 c. butter, melted
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. cocoa powder
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (omit if using salted butter)
1 c. chopped pecans, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, blend together the melted butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs and beat well with a spoon.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the egg mixture until well blended.
4. Fold in the pecans if using.
5. Spread in a greased 9x13 pan and bake for 40-45 min. (35-40 min. in a glass pan) or until brownies begin to pull away from the edges of the pan. Cool and cut into squares.
NOTES: Be sure the oven is fully preheated. I used salted butter, but I still used 1/8 tsp. salt for good measure. I used 1/2 c. of pecans. I like nuts, but thought a whole cup was too much.