# 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:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Place the butter in the baking pan and melt it in the preheating oven. Remove and stir the granulated sugar into the melted butter until fully combined.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder over the wet mixture in the pan. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
05 - Carefully fold in chopped walnuts and optional chocolate chips to ensure even distribution.
06 - Evenly spread the batter in the prepared pan.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs for fudgy brownies.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
