Maple-Nut Chocolate Brownies

Beat eggs in small mixer bowl, then gradually add sugar and vanilla. Blend in melted butter, beating well.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt, then add to creamed mixture. Remove 1 cup batter, stir in chopped nuts and maple flavoring. Add cocoa to remaining batter. Blend until combined.

Spoon batter into a greased 8-inch square pan in four alternate rows. Zigzag with rubber spatula or scrape through the batter lightly, being careful not to blend too well.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from edge of pan. Cool, cut into squares. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar if desired.