Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 square pan or line with foil and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine melted butter and cocoa and sugar stir until fully dissolved.

Step 3

Add eggs one at a time then vanilla and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in flour and salt until the flour is fully combine. Be careful not to overmix mix.

Step 5

(optional) fold in 1 cup of nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or anything you desire.

Step 6

Spread in pan and bake for approximately 20-22 minutes or until the center is slightly set.  Be careful not to over-bake!

Step 7

Cool completely then cut into 9 large squares or 16 small squares ( I cut mine into 16)