Making Easy Brownies is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Mix Sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in Extras: If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
8. Pour Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then lift them out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Easy Brownies that are rich, fudgy, and utterly delicious.