Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time.

4. 4

   Combine the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the batter until just blended.

5. 5

   Fold in the walnuts.

6. 6

   Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes (350°F / 175°C) or until a toothpick expires cleanly.