Labor Day Brownies

Who wants to worry about working on Labor Day? Labor Day, a time for friends, family, and maybe even colleagues. It's a wondrous day for lounging around and hanging out. Whether or not you are hosting a cookout, or were invited to someone else's, this easy to make dessert is sure to be a hit. Remember, when baking or cooking, it is always a good idea to have a towel handy for spills or quick wiping of your hands. It is also a good idea to wear an apron to protect your clothes from stains. Always know where your oven mitts are, and be sure to use them. Both the stove and the oven are hot. Whether you are putting in or on, or taking a pan away from the stove, always use pot holders for your protection.

Brownies

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time before eating: 1 hour

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of Flour
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 stick of butter or margerin
(One stick of butter is the equivalent of 1 cup)
1 tablespoon of imitation vanilla
1 teaspoon salt

Items Needed:

Measuring cup
Spoon
9" X 13" baking pan
Large bowl

(You will also need extra butter and flour to grease the pan)

Directions:

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees

Cover the inside of the pan with butter. Once buttered, lightly sprinkle flour on top of the butter, this will make it easier to remove the brownies. Set aside.

Next, break the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat well. Once the yolk and egg whites are mixed, add the vanilla and salt and mix well.

Now add your butter, do not melt the butter. (Make sure you set the butter out an hour before cooking, that way, it will be soft enough to mix.) Blend well using your spoon.

Now add the now add one at a time, the flour, cocoa and sugar. Be sure to mix each in well. (Always make sure you scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatchula while mixing to be sure to mix all the ingredients well.)

Now scrape your mix out of the bowl and into your greased pan. Place the pan into the oven at the preheated temperature of 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from even and place on cooling rack to cool.

You may serve it warm with a scoop of ice-cream on top.