Fudge Brownies

I have had a brownie recipe that I have loved for year; however, I never had that crackly top that I like.  So, I thought I would give these a shot.  I wasn't happy with them the first time I made them, but with some modifications to the recipe....these are FANTASTIC!!!

Place 2 sticks of unsalted butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes until the butter is melted.

Add:

2 1/4 cup sugar and stir

Microwave again for 1 1/2 minutes.  Remove from microwave and stir.

Then, microwave again for another 30 seconds.

This mixture should be shiny, but not boiling.

In another bowl, add:

4 eggs

1 1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp vanilla

Combine above and then add:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Add:

1 package (2 cups) milk chocolate chips

Mixture should still be warm so that the chips melt as you stir or at least mostly melt.

Bake in a 9x13 pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Allow these to cool completely before cutting into squares.