These brownies have earned the title of "the best" from many who have tried them. The secret lies in the combination of rich chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Enjoy!
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chipssubstitute milk chocolate chips if you prefer a milder flavor
1cupbutter
2cupswhite sugar
4eggslarge
1cupall-purpose flour
¾cupcocoa powder
2teaspoonvanilla extract
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonbaking powder
Instructions
Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a saucepan over low heat, melt salted butter and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
Mix in Sugar & Eggs: Whisk in white sugar (and brown sugar if using). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. This helps create that shiny, crackly top.
Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
Prepare Pan & Bake: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
Cool & Slice: Let brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting.
Notes
Use milk chocolate chips if semisweet makes it too chocolatey for your taste. The more you mix, the more likely you'll get a more cake brownies consistency. Cream cheese frosting goes great on top of these brownies. For best results, frost brownies right after coming out of the oven so frosting goes on smoothly.