Creating these Cottage Cheese Brownies is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: If desired, fold in the chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey experience.
6. Pour Batter: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.

By following these straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of delicious Cottage Cheese Brownies ready to enjoy!