These brownies represent the seemingly simple yet morally complex layers of June’s literary theft.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
Spread the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool before cutting.