# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter
06 - 2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 1 cup chopped walnuts
10 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
02 - Place the butter in the baking pan and melt it in the preheating oven. Remove the pan and stir granulated sugar directly into the melted butter until fully integrated.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to blend evenly.
04 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder over the wet mixture in the pan. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined to preserve a tender crumb.
05 - Carefully fold chopped walnuts and optional chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
06 - Smooth the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs for ideal fudginess.
07 - Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares for clean slices.
