1Line an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper and grease lightly with cooking spray.
2Place dark chocolate, butter and sugar into a large microwave safe bowl. Press the MELT CHOCOLATE shortcut, select 8 ounces and press START. Stir halfway through, when prompted. At the end of cooking, stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes then use a hand mixer to beat in eggs, one at a time, and then vanilla.
3Sift cocoa, flour, and salt together and gently fold into mixture along with chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
4Place trivet on turntable. Press OVEN and set 350°F for 45 minutes. Press START to preheat oven. When preheat has completed, place pan on trivet and press START to begin cooking.
5Cool brownies in pan. Meanwhile, make Salted Caramel Sauce.
6Combine butter, sugar, cream and vanilla in a microwave safe jug. Press MICROWAVE and set 80% for 1 minute. Press START to begin cooking. Add salt and stir until butter is melted and sugar dissolved.
7Press MICROWAVE and set 80% for 1 minute. Press START to begin cooking. Stir sauce and set aside to cool to room temperature.
8Serve brownies with vanilla ice cream and Salted Caramel Sauce.