Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until combined.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
• Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.