Creating these delicious Cottage Cheese Brownies is simple when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. This will eliminate any lumps.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Chocolate Chips: If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts for added texture and flavor.
5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
8. Slice: Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

These simple steps ensure that your Cottage Cheese Brownies turn out perfectly every time!