Chocolate Lover's Brownies

1 2/3 c granulated sugar
¾ c (1 ½ stick) butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp water
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 ½ c flour
¾ c cocoa
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ c chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350, grease 13 x 9 pan
Combine ingredients
Bake for 18 – 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool and sprinkle w/powdered sugar or frost.