Nestlé Toll House Chewy Cocoa Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup butter, melted (170g)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup baking cocoa
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup chopped nuts (optional)
• Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Stir together granulated sugar, butter and water in large bowl.
2. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; stir into sugar mixture.
4. Stir in nuts.
5. Spread into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
6. Bake in preheated 350°F (175C) oven for 18 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
7. Cool completely on wire rack.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. Cut into bars.