- 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup 40g unsweetened cocoa powder - use good quality for best flavor
- 1/2 cup 65g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder - just a pinch for structure
- 1/2 cup 90g chocolate chips - semi-sweet or dark, optional but recommended