Preheat oven to 350° F, grease 8x8x2-inch baking pan
Heat in a microwave safe bowl in microwave at HIGH (100%) for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes (or this can be done in a saucepan on the stove at medium heat), until mixture is bubbly:
| 6 | tablespoons butter |
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| 2/3 | cups dark brown sugar |
Set aside till cool (this is a good time to chop your nuts if you are going to add them).
Add to butter/sugar mixture and stir well:
| 2 | beaten eggs |
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| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
Stir in:
| 1/2 | cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) |
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| 1/2 | cup chocolate chips |
Pour into pan and spread evenly across bottom.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
Cool on wire rack. Cut when still slightly warm.
A 13x9x2 inch pan of brownies can be made by doubling all the above ingredients.