Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325, and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper in one direction

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cocoa powder. Microwave for 30 seconds on HIGH.

Step 3

Stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds on HIGH.

Step 4

Stir the mixture very well, and then add the salt and vanilla. Stir for 1 minute to cool the mixture.

Step 5

Next, add in the egg, and stir until its incorporated.

Step 6

Finally, add the flour, and stir for 50 strokes!

Step 7

Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 8

Bake for 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with fudge crumbs clinging to it. The surface of the brownies is shiny when done and starting to crack.

Step 9

Let cool completely in the pan, and then lift out using the parchment paper.

Step 10

Slice in half and serve.