1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
1⁄2 cup (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (255g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (113g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides.
Whisk together melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Add flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Fold in nuts if using. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake 23-25 minutes until centers look just set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Cooking tips:
Use good quality cocoa powder – Not all cocoa powder is created equal. Splurge on high quality Dutch processed cocoa for intense chocolate flavor.
Melt the butter properly – Melting completely without browning is key. Melted butter blends into batter smoothly for rich flavor in every bite.
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