The best brownies are made from scratch. These quick and easy brownies use raisins to add a sweet and chewy delight to a old fashioned treat.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 10 x 13 inch pan, or line with parchment paper.

You will need:

1 cup of butter

2 cups of white sugar

4 large eggs

2 teaspoons of vanilla

2/3 cup of cocoa

1 cup of flour

½ teaspoon of salt

½ teaspoon of baking powder

½ cup of raisins

Start by melting butter in a medium saucepan. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the white sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients, cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder. Combine wet and dry ingredients by hand, just until blended being careful not to over-mix. Fold in raisins and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes.

These brownies are chewy and moist, and are a great nut-free snack to send in a lunchbox.   

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