Chocolate Brownies

Adapted from Festive Dessert Cookery Makes 32

1 cup plus 2 Tbls. Flour
1/4/ tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp. Salt or less
2 cups sugar
1-cup soft butter
4 eggs
1/3-cup cocoa
1/4-cup canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
8 oz. Walnuts, chopped, optional

Preheat oven to 325° Grease 2 8x8 or 1 9x13 baking pans.

Sift flour with baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat sugar, butter and eggs until very light and fluffy. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed just until combined. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread evenly in prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. The top should be a bit soft to the touch.

Cool slightly, then cut into 2 -inch squares.