Microwave the flour in 20 second intervals until it reaches 165℉, about 40-60 seconds. Alternatively, you can spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake the flour in a 350 ℉ degree oven or 3-5 minutes. Whisk or sift to remove any lumps.
Whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and optional espresso powder.
Mix melted butter and sugar into a bowl.
Add in the flour mixture.
Mix until smooth. Mix in the vanilla and 2 tbsp milk.
Continue adding milk a little bit at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Gently fold in chocolate chips. Enjoy!
Notes
Because of the sugar, this brownie batter can be a little bit gritty. But, refrigerating the dough can help improve the texture by softening some of the grittiness.
This recipe makes 4 generous servings, but can easily be scaled down for a single serving, or doubled or tripped for a crowd!
This recipe will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container and 1-2 months in the freezer.