Rich Double Chocolate Brownies

from Family Circle

Rich Double Chocolate Brownies
Servings: 16 Yield: 16 brownies Prep 15 mins Microwave 1 min 30 seconds Bake 350°F 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces 70 percent cacao bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Make It

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick foil; set aside.

2. Reserve 2 ounces of the chocolate. Chop remaining 6 ounces and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with butter. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.

3. Stir sugar, flour, baking soda and salt into chocolate mixture until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until smooth. Chop remaining 2 ounces chocolate. Stir into batter. Pour into prepared pan, spreading level.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center. Cool on rack for 10 minutes. Lift brownie from pan using foil; place directly on rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 16; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 300, Fat, total (g): 19, chol. (mg): 83, sat. fat (g): 11, carb. (g): 34, fiber (g): 1, pro. (g): 4, sodium (mg): 95, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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