Fudge Brownies

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan.

In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup margarine over medium low heat. Once melted, add the cocoa and remaining 2 tablespoons margarine. Remove from heat. Add the sugar and mix to combine. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla. Finally, stir in flour and nuts (if using).

Spread evenly in your prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cake tester inserted into the centre of the pan comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack and then sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar (a mesh sifter does the trick) or frost if desired.

Adapted from a family recipe handed down to me by Rose Dyer.