Fudgie Brownies
["1/2 c. plus 2 tsp. butter", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs", "6 Tbsp. cocoa", "3/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 c. pecans (optional)"]
["Melt butter in medium saucepan. Combine sugar and cocoa.", "Add to butter.", "Blend in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.", "Stir in flour and nuts.", "Spread in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Be careful not to overbake.", "Cool and cut into 16 squares.", "Sprinkle with confectioners sugar for an extra touch."]
["butter", "sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "cocoa", "all-purpose", "pecans"]