Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 inch pan with foil overlapping the sides for easy removal or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, Brancamenta, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.

Slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. The batter will be stiff and sticky. Stir in chocolate chips.

Spread batter evenly in prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Try not to over bake.

Remove from oven and cool brownies for about 15-20 minutes in the pan before lifting out the brownies by the foil flaps. Cool completely before proceeding to next step.