Fudgy Brownies in 50 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. Whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together vigorously. Note: This starts the sugar dissolution process.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is glossy and slightly pale. If you stop whipping and lift the beaters or whisk attachment up out of the bowl, the mixture should fall in a continuou... [King Arthur Baking](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2020/09/16/what-does-ribbon-stage-mean).
4. Sift in the cocoa powder, all purpose flour, and salt.
5. Fold the dry ingredients gently with a spatula until just combined. Stop as soon as the streaks of flour disappear to avoid a cakey texture.
6. Fold in the semi sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed. The other trick is to always include chocolate chips . I learned this years ago from the smart folks at [King Arthur Baking](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2015/05/31/make-brownies-shiny-crust).
7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set and pulling away slightly from the sides, while the center remains slightly soft to the touch.