The Best Brownies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 2

Mix oil and sugar until well blended.

Step 3

Add eggs and vanilla; stir just until blended.

Step 4

Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

Step 5

Stir dry ingredients into the oil/sugar mixture.

Step 6

Pour into greased 9 x 9 square pan.

Step 7

Bake for 20 minutes or until sides just starts to pull away from the pan.

Step 8

Cool completely before cutting.

Step 9

Note: I usually double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. If you double the recipe, you will need to cook longer than 20 minutes.