Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Beat in flour, cocoa, salt, and chocolate chips until well combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy your homemade brownies with a scoop of ice cream!