DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup egg beaters or 2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Whipped cream or ice cream for serving, if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease or spray a 9x9x2-inch pan; set aside.

Mix flour, cocoa, and baking soda; set aside.

Blend butter, sugars, egg substitute or egg, vanilla in a large bowl with mixer at medium speed until smooth.

Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press batter into the prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack and allow brownies to cool completely.  Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

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