1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
