Cheri’s 5 Star Brownies

1 cup butter 1 cup flour

2 cups sugar ½ tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. salt

4 eggs 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

¾ cup cocoa powder

Heat oven to 350*. Grease 9x13 baking pan. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter until just melted. Stir in sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well.

Bake 30-35 minutes.