Best Brownies

According to the woman who created the recipe. I will have to post Ghiradelli brownie recipe, because in my opinion Ghiradelli brownies really can't be beat.

• 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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• Directions
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• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
• In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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• Do not use an electric mixer on brownies..over mixing causes the brownies to be overmixed/aerated.
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• I use Saco brand cocoa. Saco is a very special blend of dutch processed cocoa and natural cocoa, which in turn has a nice rich chocolate flavor.
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