🍫 Super Easy Fudge Brownies

Ingredients (makes about 12 brownies):

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

• 1 cup 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

(Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra fudginess.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking pan (or line with parchment).

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Stir in the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined (don’t overmix).

4. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs (not completely clean—this keeps them fudgy).

6. Let cool before cutting into squares.

👉 For extra fudgy brownies, underbake by a couple of minutes and chill in the fridge before slicing.