Add a generous spoonful of the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar and beat it in gently ... beat vigorously until you have a rich brown dough, then stir in the chocolate chips.

Muscovado sugar is prone to drying out, forming indestructible lumps that defy melting and can leave little lumps in your cake batter. Soften brown sugar in the microwave in a burst of 15-20 seconds.

The brownie is a delightful dessert hailing from the United States. It's known for its dense and moist texture, much like a cake, but with a soft and juicy interior.