Maple Brownies

2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup maple syrup
6 tbs. butter or margarine
2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Sifted powdered sugar

Beat together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Add syrup; mix well. Melt butter and chocolate over low heat; remove from heat. Blend in egg mixture.

Stir together flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread in greased 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool; dust with powdered sugar.

Makes 24.

AUTHOR: blondie2