Double Chocolate Brownies
Double Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- one 12 ounce package dark or bittersweet chocolate chips, divided in half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Procedure
Let the eggs and butter sit out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 325 °F.
In a small bowl sift in the flour with the baking soda and salt then set aside.
In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring just to a boil then remove from heat.
Add ½ of the chocolate chips (6 oz) and vanilla. Stir until smooth and shiny.
Transfer the chocolate mixture into a large bowl.
Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
Gradually blend in flour mixture.
Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
Spread in a greased 9″ square pan.
Bake at 325 °F for 30-35 minutes.
Cool completely before cutting into 2 - 1/4″ squares.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
Substitute some or all of the flour with whole wheat flour.
To substantially reduce the fat and cholesterol substitute the two eggs with three egg whites.
Substitute the vanilla extract with ½ teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoon orange liquor.
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