Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and flour.
• In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and 0.75 cup of melted chocolate chips.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Fold in the remaining 0.25 cup of chocolate chips.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
• Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting.
• Cut into squares, sprinkle with optional coarse sea salt, and serve.