Decadent Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1 cup (2 sticks), melted

Granulated sugar

2 cups

Large eggs

4

Vanilla extract

2 teaspoons

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Cocoa powder

1 cup

Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Chocolate chips

1 cup (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from the microwave and stir in the granulated sugar until fully combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a fudgy texture.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips for an extra layer of chocolate goodness.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy center.
9. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. For the best results, let them cool for at least 1 hour.