Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together melted butter and granulated sugar.
  0.5 cup butter
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  0.5 cup butter
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  0.5 cup butter
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
• Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
• While brownies cool, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  0.5 cup butter
• Fold in whipped heavy cream and half of the chocolate chips.
  0.5 cup butter
• Once brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
• Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
  0.5 cup butter
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.