Olive Oil and Sea Salt Brookies

Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a baking sheet.

Add the olive oil and sugar to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the eggs and mix in well. Add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt and stir until a dough forms; it should be the consistency of a thick brownie batter.

In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda into the hot water. Add dissolved baking soda and vanilla and beat until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.

Refrigerate the batter for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

Use a cookie scoop to scoop out heaping tablespoons onto your prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are set.

Let cool completely on the baking sheets then transfer to a wire rack to cool.