Brownie Recipe

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and flour.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
7. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your homemade brownies!

These brownies are rich, chocolatey, and absolutely delicious!