Simple Brownies

Simple Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 t vanilla
• 1 c sugar
• 1/3 c cocoa
• 1/2 c flour
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t baking powder

Directions:

Just the basic: sift dry then mix wet and then mix together. Spread in greased 8x8 pan and bake in preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes. 

Notes:

I started making these in England and I'm not sure where I got the recipe. I've tried lots of brownie recipes and this seems to be my go-to recipe. You can dress them up with frosting (mint of course!) or nuts or chocolate chips, if desired. I love that I always have all the ingredients on hand and they are pretty fail-proof. I also like making a smaller pan otherwise we eat way too many brownies! You can of course double for the 9x13 and adjust cooking time accordingly. 
10.28.13 UPDATE: I tried these in mini form and the recipe makes the perfect amount for one pan of mini brownie bites (24 minis). I used little liners and sprayed them, added some mini semi-sweet choco chips on top of each one, and baked at 350F for 12 minutes (checked after 10). I let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing and cooling on a rack.