No-Fail Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetned cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. Melt the butter on medium heat in a saucepan.
3. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
6. Spread the batter evenly onto the pan.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.