Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl or mixer, cream butter and sugar together for 3-5 minutes, or until fluffy and lightened in color. Add vanilla then eggs, one at a time.

Step 3

Next, incorporate dry ingredients; first the unsweetened cocoa powder followed by a pinch of salt. With mixer set to low speed, slowly add in flour in 3 batches. Batter is finished once flour is just combined - avoid over mixing.

Step 4

Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before topping with ganache.

Step 5

For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan on medium-high until just boiling. Pour cream over the chocolate chips and stir to melt.

Step 6

Add vanilla extract, butter, and a pinch of salt for added flavor. Ganache is ready once chocolate is completely melted.

Step 7

Cool for 5 minutes before pouring over top of brownies. Refrigerate to set ganache frosting. Cut into squares to serve. Enjoy!