The Best Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (semisweet or bittersweet)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Melt Butter In a microwave-safe bowl or using a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.

Step 3: Mix Sugar and Eggs In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with granulated sugar. Mix well. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks and chopped nuts (if using).

Step 6: Transfer to Baking Pan Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 7: Bake Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be cautious not to overbake for fudgier brownies.

Step 8: Cool and Cut Allow the brownies to cool in the pan. Once cooled, cut them into squares or rectangles.

Step 9: Enjoy! Indulge in The Best Chocolate Brownies—perfectly fudgy, rich, and satisfying. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own.

Experience the joy of baking and savor the decadence of The Best Chocolate Brownies—a treat that's sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.