Ingredient Temperature: Ensure your eggs are at room temperature before adding them to the batter. Room temperature eggs mix more easily with the butter and sugar mixture, helping to create a smooth batter.

Butter Consistency: It’s crucial to melt the butter completely, but avoid overheating it to prevent it from separating. The melted butter should be mixed with sugar while it is still warm, but not too hot, to allow for proper incorporation.

Sifting Dry Ingredients: Sifting the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt ensures that the dry ingredients are well-combined and free from lumps, creating a smoother batter.

Mixing Tips: When combining the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in dense and cake-like brownies, which is something you want to avoid for a fudgy texture.

Checking Doneness: Always check your brownies with a toothpick inserted into the center. For fudgier brownies, the toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs. If it comes out with wet batter, continue baking for a few more minutes.

Cooling: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. This allows the brownies to set and ensures a fudgy, dense texture.