Frances's Low-Iodine Brownies

An easy-to-make sweet treat for those who are keeping to a low-iodine diet. (Contributed by Frances P. of Maryland.)

An all-time favorite, Frances's brownie recipe was featured as ThyCa's first "Low-Iodine Recipe of the Month" in January 2008.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

• 2 cups white sugar

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon non-iodized salt

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until well blended

3. Spread evenly in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is no longer shiny. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares

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