Making Cottage Cheese Brownies is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy. This will ensure a nice texture in your brownies.
3. Mix Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, eggs, and granulated sugar until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of your brownies.
7. Optional Ingredients: If you’re using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
8. Spread Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Following these straightforward steps will result in a batch of delicious Cottage Cheese Brownies that are sure to impress!