Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Butter and Cocoa:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and cocoa until well mixed.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Add the self-rising flour and sugar to the cocoa mixture, stirring until combined.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Add Nuts (Optional):
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour Batter into Pan:
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake the Brownies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking at the 20-minute mark. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.