# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
07 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 23 to 27 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs.
09 - Let brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.
