# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
06 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack until fully set.
09 - Lift the cooled brownies out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 16 squares.
10 - Dust the brownie squares lightly with powdered sugar immediately prior to serving.
