Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk vigorously for about a minute, until the mixture lightens slightly in color.
3. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain — take care not to overmix.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.