1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 1 (9x13x2 inch) baking pan. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa, and stir to blend. Pour butter-cocoa mixture into a large bowl. Blend in sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs and continue blending. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. Blend in milk and vanilla; stir in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. Let cool in pan. If you like, sprinkle a little confectioners' sugar on top. Cut into 2x3 inch pieces before serving. Makes 18.