Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
6. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
7. Spread the ganache over the cooled brownies and allow to set before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Brownies originated in the United States in the late 1800s.
• The term "brownie" was first mentioned in print in 1896.
• Brownies have been popular in the United States ever since.