Brownies

1 1/3 cup softened butter
2 2/3 cups sugar or Splenda
4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
confectioners sugar, optional

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and salt, gradually add to the creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until the top is dry and the center is set. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners sugar, optional.