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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's hot when you put your mixture in.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- 6
Prepare the Baking Dish
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 7
Pour the Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

