Classic Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownies

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by greasing it with butter and dusting with cocoa powder. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler), combine the chopped Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar and cubed butter. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Melt the chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally, until smooth and completely combined. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow it to cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the dark brown sugar and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the batter is glossy and smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips. (1 minute)

Recipe View Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. (10 minutes)