Double Chocolate Brownie

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter (margarine may be used)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (optional)

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat oven to 325.
• 2 in a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and spices if using. over low heat, mix until butter is melted and combined, remove from heat.
• 3 add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each egg.
• 4 add flour, stir just until combined.
• 5 fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
• 6 bake in an 8x8" parchment lined pan for 25 minutes.
• 7 cool completely before cutting.