Molly began making brownies from a mix but this recipe came from the result of lots of substitutions.

	Post-Gazette Molly Soffietti Click photo for larger image.

Molly has been cooking with her mother since she was about 2 and enjoys improvising in the kitchen.

Her advice for other cooking kids is easy: "Make sure you clean up," said Molly.

Name: Molly Soffietti

Parents: Judy Wolfe and John Soffietti

Community: Murrysville

Age: 12

Brothers: James, 19, and Andrew, 15

School: Seventh-grader at The Ellis School

Favorite subject: Art

Favorite TV show: "The Surreal Life"

Favorite book: "The Secret Life of Bees"

Favorite movie: "Purple Rain"

Hobby: Writing

Sports: Field hockey and lacrosse

Favorite thing to cook: Cakes

Favorite things to eat: Anything spicy

What she wants to be when she grows up: Psychiatrist, archeologist or biologist

CHEWY BROWNIES

• 2 cups of chocolate chips, divided
  
• 2/3 cup flour
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/3 cup melted butter
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-by-8-inch pan. Microwave 1 cup of the chocolate chips until melted; set aside to cool.

Put all ingredients, including the melted chips, into a mixing bowl; mix until smooth. Pour all ingredients into greased pan and level with a knife.

Put into oven for 30 minutes until done. Let cool and cut.