Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Brownies - Chewy Kind, No Oil Needed

What gives you a happy boost when feeling down? Someone told me watching relaxing TV series will do the trick. That should help, but perhaps nothing works better than having comforting chocolate aroma filled every corner of the house. To make the situation even better, a whole box of freshly baked chewy brownies awaits. 

Chocolate works.

Bittersweet chocolate chip brownies, chewy kind and no oil needed -

Ingredients (for 6 large pieces)?

Dry ingredients:

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick or 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs

Other:

• 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

How?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a small baking dish. I used a loaf pan instead and the size works perfect for making smaller batch of brownies. Sift the dry ingredients -

Melt the butter, mix it together with granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat in one egg at a time and blend till the mixture appears smooth and fully incorporated. 

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches. Blend well. Lastly, fold in the bittersweet chocolate chips -

Pour the mixture to the baking dish/loaf pan. Into the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Let it cool down for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares/rectangles. 

Store in room temperature to prevent from drying. You can also store them in the freezer if needed, but always make sure to warm up the brownies before serving.

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