Deep Dish Brownies

1 1/2 C butter, melted & cooled
5 eggs
3 C sugar
3 t vanilla
1 1/2 C cocoa powder
1 1/2 C flour
1 t salt

Optional add ins: 1-2 C chocolate chips or nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugar. Mix well. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients & add to butter mixture in 3 Parts. Stir in any chocolate chips are nuts. Spread in 9X13 pan that has been lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Tap on counter to release any bubbles. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

The batter is very thick. After 10 minutes you can remove from oven and jiggle it to even it out.