Awesome Brownies

Over the years I have made my fair share of brownies both boxed mix and from scratch.  This is by far my favorite brownie recipe.  It is easy,  stays fresh for at least a week (if covered) and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. Simple chocolate perfection .

Ingredients

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2/3 cup butter, melted & divided (1/3 cup + 1/3 cup)

1/2 cup boiling water

2 cups sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cup flour

 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Set oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9x13" baking dish and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cocoa and baking soda. Stir in 1/3 cup of the melted butter until smooth then stir in the boiling water until the mixture is again smooth.

Stir in the sugar and eggs with the remaining melted butter. Stir in the vanilla and salt.

Add in the flour and chocolate chips, then stir until combined.

Spread the batter into greased baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the pan.  Do not over bake!

Cool completely in the pan.