Brownies Americana

Brownies were a mainstay from childhood because they are reliably delicious and so easy to make. This recipe calls for the classic dusting of powdered sugar, which is what Mom most often used. You could frost the brownies, if you want. But for me, a simple dusting of powdered sugar is just right. If you like brownies, you should give this recipe a try.

These brownies are classic cake brownies. This recipe makes an 8x8 pan, but the recipe could easily be doubled to fill a 9x13 pan, if you need more brownies. Mom's recipe calls for the addition of walnuts, but I left them out. I don't know why this recipe is called Brownies Americana. It could be the use of baker's chocolate. Or, maybe it is the walnuts. Maybe, it is just that these brownies are what I think of when I think of brownies. Whatever the reason for the name, the result is delicious.

Brownies Americana 

• 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• confectioner's sugar for dusting

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat; cool slightly. Beat eggs and gradually blend in sugar. Add cooled chocolate; blend well. Add flour, vanilla and salt; stir until blended. Mix in nuts. Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Enjoy!