Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside. Stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and stir again. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Add the chocolate chips and nuts if desired.

Step 2

Pour batter into a well-greased 9x13 pan and bake for 23-25 minutes. They should be slightly browned along the edges and about a brownie consistency in the center. Cool them in the pan and then remove to wire rack to finish cooling before storing in an airtight container.

Step 3

If you would like to serve them warm, cool them 10-15 minutes or so and then serve by themselves or with vanilla ice cream melting on top. Enjoy!