Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup ((2 sticks or 16 tablespoons) unsalted butter)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup dutch-process cocoa powder (I used Hershey's Special Dark)

Instruction

  • Set the oven to 350F
  • Spray a 9x9 square baking sheet with baking spray, and (this is optional) line with parchment paper with overlapping ends so it will be easier to lift out for cutting.
  • Cut the butter up into chunks and put it in a large microwave safe mixing bowl. Zap it for a minute in the microwave until the butter is melted.
  • Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Add the extract.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Sift the cocoa if it has alot of lumps.
  • Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring just until everything is well combined.
  • Spread the batter in the pan, and take a moment to even out the surface.
  • Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until the brownies are risen, slightly dry along the edges, and a toothpick inserted in the center doesn't have wet batter on it. (Moist crumbs are ok) Don't over-bake.
  • Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar. Cut into four large squares.