In the microwave: Cook in 3 30 second intervals, stirring between each one.
For the Brownie Batter
In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a mixing bowl and hand mixer, beat butter and sugars on high for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of the milk and beat on high about 90 seconds. It should be silky and smooth. This step is important to dissolve the sugars so that the brownie batter isn't grainy and gritty. See photos above to check consistency.
Add the cocoa powder, flour and salt and mix on low with the hand mixer or use a spatula to combine. Stir just until combined. Add more milk until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the chocolate chips and chunks.
Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.We do not recommend freezing this recipe.Make sure to take your time mixing in the vanilla and milk. This step ensures the sugars are dissolved and that it isn't grainy or gritty. If you don't complete this, it WILL be grainy.Microwaving or "heat treating" the flour only takes a couple minutes. Without heat treating the flour, it won't truly be "edible". The flour is actually more likely to make you sick than eggs!I like to add the cocoa powder first when I add the dry ingredients. I find it most likely to puff up when I start mixing, and find it doesn't puff up as badly when it's on the bottom.Have fun with this recipe! Check out our fun variation ideas above and enjoy!