Chocolate Brownie

Cooking Instruction

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper. Melt Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in short bursts in the microwave, or melt it over low heat on the stove. Make sure not to overheat the butter; it should be melted but not boiling. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts (Optional): If you're using chocolate chips or chopped nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting them into squares and serving. You can dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.