Brownie

Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix well until smooth.

Step 2 Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 4 Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 6 While the brownies are baking, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

Step 7 Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped semisweet chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and shiny.

Step 8 Once the brownies are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes. Then, pour the chocolate ganache over the top and spread it evenly using a spatula.

Step 9 If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the ganache and dust with powdered sugar.

Step 10 Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!