shirtless fudge brownies

 

My teenage son and his friend wanted something to do so I told them to bake something.  My son asked for a box of brownie mix but I handed him a cookbook instead.  The boys took off their shirts for some shirtless baking.  The brownies turned out absolutely delicious and we now refer to them as "shirtless brownies".

shirtless fudge brownies (Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook)

1/2 cup butter

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (the boys used 1/2 cup cocoa powder)

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)

Grease an 8x8x2 inch baking pan; set aside.  In a medium saucepan melt butter and chocolate over low heat.  Remove from heat.  Stir in eggs, sugar and vanilla.  Using a wooden spoon, beat lightly just till combined.  Stir in flour and chocolate chips.

Spread batter in prepared baking pan.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Cool in a wire rack.  Cut into bars.