Step 1

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Step 2

In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and shortening.

Step 3

Microwave for 15 seconds at a time until just melted together. Stir and set aside to cool.

Step 4

When butter mixture has cooled, add baking cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Mix well.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.

Step 6

Stir dry mixture into chocolate mixture until combined (it will be fairly thick).

Step 7

Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish (or 9x9 if you want them to be thicker).

Step 8

Bake for 30 minutes or until brownies just start to pull away from the sides of the pan (if you are using a 9x9 dish you may need to add a few minutes). Do not over bake.

Step 9

Cool at least 20 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!