Quick Fudgey Brownies

Source: Janice, GFCF Kids

3/4 cup cocoa

2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 eggs

2/3 cup oil, divided

1 1/3 cup gluten free flour

1 tsp xanthan gum

1/2 cup  boiling water(precisely measured)

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

Stir cocoa and baking soda in mixing bowl. Blend in 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Add boiling water; stir until it thickens. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup oil. Stir until smooth. Add flour, xanthan gum, vanilla and salt, blend completely. Pour into lightly greased 13x9: pan or two 8" square pans. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool; frost, if desired.