Merry Brownies

1 c butter (2 sticks)
3/4 c cocoa powder
2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2-4 eggs (add more for richer but more unhealthy brownies)
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c powdered sugar for sifting

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9"x13" glass pan. Melt butter in a small pan over low heat, then sift in cocoa and whisk until smooth. Pour into a large mixing bowl, let cool.

Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Lightly whisk the eggs; then add to batter and stir to blend. Add flour; stir until just combined. Brownies should be stirred by hand until just blended. Spoon into baking dish.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the middle springs back when lightly pressed and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool; then sift powdered sugar over the top. Cut into small squares or use a festive cookie cutter and store in a covered container.

NOTES
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