Decadent Chocolate Brownies

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.

Melt the Butter and Mix Ingredients In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Add Dry Ingredients Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.

Bake the Brownies Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.

Make the Chocolate Ganache In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Top the Brownies Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled brownies, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top and let the ganache set for about 1 hour.

Garnish and Serve Once set, dust the brownies with powdered sugar. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and cut into squares. Enjoy these decadent chocolate brownies with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.