EZ Scratch Brownies

Brief notes:

1. Combine and set aside
   • 1 1/2 C AP flour
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 1/2 tsp baking powder
2. Cream together
   • 2 C sugar
   • 1 C butter
   • 1/2 C cocoa powder
   • 1 tsp vanilla
3. Beat in 4 eggs (one at a time)
   • Stir each egg until fully incorporated
4. Mix in your flour
   • 1 C first, then
   • the rest of the flour mixture
5. Drop in balls and flatten on parchment paper
6. Bake at 350º for 20-30 minutes
7. OPTIONAL TOPPING 1:  Sprinkle 1/2 C grated chocolate on top and return to oven for 60 seconds
   OPTIONAL TOPPING 2: 1 C heavy cream, 8 oz bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
8. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan