Rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate, these ultimate brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream. Topped with a smooth buttercream frosting, they are irresistibly delicious!
Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan or two 8-inch square baking pans.
In a large bowl, stir together the cocoa and baking soda.
Add ⅓ cup melted butter and boiling water.
Stir until the mixture thickens.
Mix in the sugar, eggs, and remaining ⅓ cup melted butter until smooth.
Add the flour, vanilla extract, and salt, blending completely.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
Bake for 35-40 minutes for a rectangular pan or 30-35 minutes for square pans, or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Frost with one-bowl buttercream frosting and cut into squares before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:For an extra indulgent treat, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with melted chocolate.Wine Advice:Pair with a glass of ruby port or a rich Cabernet Sauvignon for a decadent chocolate experience.