Irresistible Brownies

• butter↗3⁄4 cup
• sugar↗2 cups
• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cocoa powder↗1⁄2 cup
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• eggs↗4
• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided↗2 cups

  divided

• chopped nuts (optional)1⁄2 cup

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and add sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, eggs and vanilla. Stir until well blended and smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips; add the nuts, if desired. Spread in prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool on wire rack. Cut into 2 inch squares.