Instructions

  1. Grease 8x8 inch pan, flour, and line with wax paper.
  2. Separate eggs, set whites aside.
  3. In a large bowl, by hand, beat egg yolks with sugar, until thick and creamy.
  4. Add butter, cocoa, and vanilla and mix. (I pack down the cocoa in a 1/4 cup measure, then put it in a small prep bowl, adding a little water at a time to make it "shiny".).
  5. Add sifted flour, and stir in gently and thoroughly.
  6. Beat egg whites until stiff.
  7. Gently fold egg whites into batter.
  8. Bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
  9. When done, dust with confectioners sugar.
  10. When cooled 5 minutes, cut into 16 squares and remove from pan.