# What You Need:
→ Chocolate & Fats
01 - 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
→ Sugars
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
11 - 2/3 cup chocolate chips
# Step-by-step guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chopped semi-sweet chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Stir granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly incorporated.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Incorporate chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 22 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow to cool completely in the pan. Use parchment overhang to lift brownies out, then cut into 16 squares.
