Line and grease parchment paper with some paper falling out from the sides as handles
Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and salt
In a saucepan add sugar and butter . Heat until the butter melts , ensure the sugar dissolves .
Beat the eggs and remaining sugar very well using a mixer or using whisk until it foams up.
Mix the butter mixture into the above ensuring it is not too hot to cook the eggs up.
Fold in the flour and finally mix the chooclate chips and walnuts if using
Top with chooclate chips . Bake for 35 minutes.
After 30 minutes keep checking if it is cooked. A toothpick should come out a little sticky. Do not overbake else it will get dry.
Cool for about 2 to 3 hours . Cut into desired shapes and enjoy!
Notes
The main thing to know when making brownies is not to overbake them. A toothpick inserted can come out with a little half-cooked batter stuck on it.
It keeps cooking once taken out of the oven. So don't be afraid to take it out at this point.
Wait for the brownie to be completely cooled before cutting. It will be easier to cut once it has cooled. Wipe the knives clean before cutting again so you get neat edges.
The parchment paper hanging out on the sides of the pan helps with easy transfer to a plate to cut. It prevents the batter from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
A pinch of salt added to the batter enhances the taste of the brownie, so do not miss adding that.
Walnuts give that nice crunch in a brownie bite. So you can add it if you like.