Classic Brownie

 Here's a classic brownie recipe for you to enjoy:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional, for extra richness)

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Melt the Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove, melt the butter until it's fully melted but not boiling. Let it cool for a few minutes.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.

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

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to be smooth but not overworked.

Add Chocolate and Nuts: If you're using chocolate chips or chopped chocolate and nuts, fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.

Transfer to the Baking Pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

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 attached. The exact baking time may vary based on your oven, so keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes. After that, you can remove them from the pan (using the parchment paper if you lined it) and let them cool completely on the wire rack.

Cut and Serve: Once completely cooled, cut the brownies into squares or your desired shapes. Enjoy your homemade brownies!

Feel free to customize your brownies by adding ingredients like caramel swirls, peanut butter chips, or mint extract for different flavors. Enjoy your delicious homemade brownies!