The Best Brownie Recipe

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper.
2. 2Step 2: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and cocoa and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and salt.
3. 3Step 3: Add the flour and chocolate chips and mix together with a spatula until just combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. You can sprinkle the top with more chocolate chips, if desired.
4. 4Step 4: Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes for super fudgy brownies, or up to 55 minutes for cakey brownies. Test them by inserting a toothpick into the center. For fudgy brownies, it should have a little smear of batter or several moist crumbs. For cakey brownies, it should only have a few crumbs and be mostly clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing.