Ingredients

• unsalted butter - ½ cup
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• brown sugar - ½ cup
• large eggs - 2
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour - ½ cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder - ⅓ cup
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in both sugars until smooth.

3. 3.

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

6. 6.

   Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.

7. 7.

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

8. 8.

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. 9.

   Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.