Simple Brownies

Katherine Hepburn's recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch of salt

Directions

Heat the oven to 325° F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Melt the butter in a saucepan, then turn off the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, flour, pecans, and salt. Add to the cocoa-butter mixture and stir until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake 30 - 35 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into bars.