# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Chocolate
09 - 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edges for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, blend melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until just incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly before integrating into the wet mixture.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no streaks remain; avoid overmixing to preserve fudgy texture.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing evenly. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
07 - Cool brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
