Firecracker Brownies

Ingredients

3/4c melted butter 2c Stevia (or 1.5c sugar) 2tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 3/4c all purpose flour 1/2c cocoa powder 1/2tsp baking powder 1/2tsp salt 1c semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2c coarsely chopped nuts

Directions

1) Preheat your oven to 350*F. Grease an 8" pan. 2) In a small bowl, mix butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs and whisk well. 3) In a large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Gradually add egg mixture, mixing until well blended. If using chocolate chips and nuts, now is the time to add them. Now, spread the batter evenly into your greased pan. 4) Bake 40-45 minutes ( until toothpick comes out clean after insertion ) remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars and enjoy!

FOR ONE BROWNIE WITH WALNUTS: CALORIES 280 (140 FROM FAT) TOTAL FAT 15G (8G SAT FAT) CHOLESTEROL 65MG SODIUM 180MG CALCIUM 25MG CARBS 32G PROTEIN 4G