Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter - melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts

Instructions

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
• Mix Ingredients: In a bowl - combine melted butter and sugar. Stir in eggs and vanilla until well mixed.
• Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder
• flour
• salt
• and baking powder. Mix until just combined. If desired- fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
• Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes - or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Cool and Serve: Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.