One Bowl Brownies

I got this recipe from a colleague, Jodi, back when I was a PT. It's written in her handwriting on an old scrap of paper from the clinic. I've made it a lot over the years- it's a reliable winner.

One Bowl Brownies

• 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate (I use the Pound Plus chocolate from Trader Joe's)
• 1/2 c butter (1 stick)
• 2 c sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 c flour

Melt butter and chocolate in a medium saucepot over low heat stirring until combined. Stir in sugar, then eggs (one at a time) and vanilla until combined. Stir in flour. Spread in greased 9x13" pan, bake at 350 for 30-35 min.

Members of the household will say you need to stir in a bunch of stuff- nuts, M&Ms, chocolate chips, etc. Sometimes I just like a straight-up brownie. Some will also grumble if they're not frosted. Sure- frosting is nice, but also not always needed for the great flavor and texture of these brownies.

Mix everything in the same pan you melt the chocolate & butter in