Mocha Brownie

I haven't had any chocolates for quite a while, did you notice that? Gee.... really missed those creamy indulging bittersweetness. I felt sorry that I have not had enough of it lately.... while someone feeling guilty. ha... Should we feel sorry for having too much? Oh well, sometimes ! When I can't put on my favourite dresses or skirts! Then I realized I have to stop giving myself excuses. And start up a better diet. So, this is a reward for being a good good girl. :o)

Ingredients :
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tbsp instant coffee powder
1-2/3 cups sugar
300gm butter, melted
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tspn vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Method :

(1) combine flour, cocoa powder and coffee powder in a big bowl,.

(2) then stir in butter, egg and vanilla, beat untill well combined.

(3) fold in chocolate chips and mix well.

(4) pour batter to a 9x13" tray lined with parchment paper.
(5) finally, bake at preheated oven 180'C for about 30mins.

Chocolate glazing :
125ml heavy cream
250gm dark chocolate
1 tbsp coffee powder
1 tbsp kahlua
(combine cream, dark chocolate, coffee powder and kahlua into a sauce pan and melt everything over a boiling water without touching the water, untill the chocolate melted & combined. Cool slightly and spread over the brownies)

Nope, I'm not feeling guilty at all. It's my reward, right! :o) See.... what I mean, another excuse ! haha...