Super Fudgy Brownies

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line the bottom and 2 sides of the buttered pan with parchment paper (leaving a 2-inch overhang for lifting), then butter the paper and set pan aside (this makes for easy removal; it's worth the time!).

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   In a small bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

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   Place the chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water.

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   Heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

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   Remove bowl from saucepan.

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   Add sugar and mix to combine.

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   Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine.

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   Add flour mixture; mix until just moistened (do not over-mix unless you like your brownies tough).

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    Transfer to prepared pan; smooth top.

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    Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes.

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    Cool in pan for 30 minutes.

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    Using paper overhang, lift brownies out of pan, leaving on paper to cool completely on a wire rack.

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    Using a dampened serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.

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    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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