Rich, chewy chocolate brownies studded with milk chocolate chips in every yummy bite!

Rich Milk Chocolate Chip Brownies

3/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup butter, melted - divided use
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12-ounce) package milk chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cocoa and baking soda; stir in 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water; stir until mixture thickens.
3. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining 1/3 cup butter; stir until smooth. Add flour, vanilla and salt; blend completely. Stir in chips.
4. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from side of pan.
6. Cool completely and cut into squares.

Makes 24 to 36 brownies.