Brownies

 Ingredients:

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter

1 cup (200g) sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking powder

Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

Grease an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Melt the butter:

In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.

Pour it into a mixing bowl.

3. Mix wet ingredients:

Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the melted butter. Mix well until smooth.

4. Add dry ingredients:

Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.

Mix until fully combined (don’t overmix).

5. Optional add-ins:

Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

6. Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool and serve:

Let the brownies cool before cutting into squares.

Serve plain or with a scoop of ice cream!

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