Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir occasionally until completely melted, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Mix Sugars: Add both granulated and brown sugar to the melted butter. Stir until well combined and smooth.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.

6. 6

   Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. 7

   Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.

8. 8

   Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. 9

   Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.