Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s warming up, I like to grab my trusty mixing bowl and combine the melted butter with granulated sugar until it’s nice and smooth. Then, I stir in the eggs and vanilla extract, making sure everything is well incorporated. The smell of melted butter and sugar mixing together is just heavenly! After that, I sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. This helps ensure there are no lumps and results in a finer texture. I then fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (See the next page below to continue steps…)