Classic Brownies from Scratch

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.