1 c. cocoa
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. granulated sugar
7 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine cocoa with butter, stirring until smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Stir in cocoa mixture. Blend in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper. Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and bake 35-40 minutes or until center is set. Makes about 24 brownies.