Brain Food. Sort of.

Not really. I've been studying and researching for a paper I have to write for school. What goes well with reading and researching? Brownies! Specifically Dark Chocolate and Mint Chip Brownies.

I turn to Tollhouse for the recipe for these yummy treats. The Dark Chocolate Mint Chips were my own addition because they were in my pantry and I couldn't resist.

Ingredients
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons water
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (or 2/3 c. all purpose flour + 2/3 c. whole wheat flour)
3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

6 oz. Dark Chocolate Mint Chips
*I leave out the salt, nuts, and powdered sugar from the original recipe

Back in the day when I was in college I would have eaten this (the batter) as a study snack. Really.

Directions
PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan. I like a thicker, chewier brownie so I use a 9x9 pan.

COMBINE granulated sugar, butter and water in large bowl. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder in medium bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in chips. Spread into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 18 to 25 minutes (30-35 minutes if you use a 9x9) or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into bars.

I could eat these all day. I've almost eaten the whole pan, but I probably shouldn't confess that. I've had a little help. A little.

So when pages and pages of this gets to be overwhelming...

These "brain food brownies" make it much better!