One lick of the bowl and my son proclaimed that these brownies were going to be good. He was right (and the whole family agrees). Dense and fudgy, these brownies are sweetened with strawberry jam, giving each brownie a richness that is not overly sweet. Perfect a la mode or with a glass of cold milk, special occasions, or just any day you need a little extra decadence.
Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Combine jam, water, and butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Add jam mixture to flour mixture; stir well with a spatula. Add the eggs and fold until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Place in the oven and bake for about 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out fairly clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired. Even better, serve warm, a la mode.