Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Set out an 8X8 inch baking pan and lightly grease the sides and bottom of the pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the brownie mix, water, oil, and egg in the bowl. Mix until smooth. If an extra packet of syrup is enclosed, mix that in at this time. Spread the brownie batter out evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake until the center is set and the edges have started to pull away from the sides, 40-45 minutes if using a metal pan, or 45- 50 minutes in a glass or ceramic dish.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Set out an 8X8 inch baking dish and lightly spray with non-cooking spray.

Step 5

Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the granulated sugar, Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk well. Then stir in the semi-sweet, chocolate chips. Stir in the vegetable oil, water, and egg.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.