The Truly Most Fantastic Chocolate Brownies

Indulge in the heavenly delight of The Truly Most Fantastic Chocolate Brownies. These rich and fudgy brownies are guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Made with high-quality chocolate, butter, eggs, and a secret ingredient, they are moist, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence. This recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (180g) semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup (85g) chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
8. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

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