Brownies II

Ingredients:

4 ¼ oz semisweet chocolate

2 sticks butter or 1 cup margarine

3 large eggs

Generous 1 cup of cup superfine sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup self-rising  flour

2 tbsp  unsweetened  cocoa

Scant ½ tsp salt

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan, then set aside to cool slightly or until just firm in the center.

Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and gradually beat in the melted mixture.

Sift the flour, cocoa, and salt over the mixture, then fold it in together with the nuts (if using).

Turn the mixture into a greased 7X10 inch bake pan. Bake in a preheated oven 375 F for 20-25 minutes or until just firm in the center.

Let I cool in the pan for a few minutes, then cut into squares, and turn out onto wire rack to cool.