Perfect-Ending Brownies

Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and cool.

Stir eggs, one at a time, into chocolate mixture. Stir in sugar, corn syrup (if you like), and vanilla.

In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in the 1 cup pecans, if you like.

Spread into prepared baking pan. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 35 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Drizzle with Chocolate Glaze and sprinkle with additional pecans, if you like. Makes 9 giant brownies.