# What You 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)
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
02 - Place the butter in the baking pan and melt it in the oven. Remove the pan and stir in the granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
05 - Carefully fold in the chopped walnuts and optional chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain fudginess.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.
