Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chips (if using). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
• Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting. Melt the white chocolate candy melts according to package directions.
• Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe concentric circles of melted chocolate onto the brownies, starting from the center and working your way outwards. Then, using a toothpick or thin knife, drag lines from the center outwards through the chocolate circles to create the spiderweb effect. Allow the spiderweb to set completely before cutting and serving.