classic fudge brownie recipe

Certainly! Here’s a classic fudge brownie recipe for you:

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips to add extra texture and flavor to your brownies.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
9. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy your delicious fudge brownies!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins, such as caramel swirls, peanut butter chips, or extra nuts. Enjoy baking!