1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

2. Melt the Butter:

   • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat.

3. Mix in the Sugar and Eggs:

   • Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

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

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Pour into Pan:

   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

7. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.

8. Cool and Slice:

   • Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, cut them into squares.

Tips:

• For an extra fudgy texture, try underbaking them slightly (around 20 minutes).
• Add chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor if desired.

Enjoy your fudgy brownies! Let me know if you have any questions or need variations!