Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

First, line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Refer to the photos above or the notes below for the best way to do this. Then rub some softened butter on top of the parchment paper.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the hot melted butter and sugar. Then, whisk in the milk and vanilla.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Mix the dry ingredients into the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the baking pan.

Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a fork comes out relatively clean. (Keep in mind that if you hit a chocolate chip, the fork won't be clean - just make sure there is no wet brownie batter on it. Some crumbs are okay.)

Step 9

Let cool for about 30 minutes in the pan. Then grab the parchment paper handles and pull the brownies out. Set on a wire rack to finish cooling completely before cutting.

Step 10

For clean-cut brownies, run a clean knife under hot water in between each slice.

Step 11

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.