5 oz semi-sweet chocolate 70% (Scharffen Berger Cacao Bittersweet)
8 tablespoons butter unsalted
2 oz chocolate unsweetened (Hershey's )
3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Equipment
frying pan
sauce pan
oven
whisk
mixing bowl
wire rack
aluminum foil
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line an 8 inch metal pan with Release foil or line with regular foil and spray foil with cooking spray.Melt butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. When it’s about halfway melted,add the chocolate, reduce heat to low and stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in cocoa powder.
Remove from heat to cool slightly.
Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together in a mixing bowl.
Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture.
Add the flour and stir until blended.
Pour into pan.If desired, place 9 walnut halves across the top. This is best for large brownies.
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Let sit on a wire rack until completely cool. Chill if desired, or score into 9 large brownies or 16 small. ATK cuts theirs into 1 inch squares and gets a lot more.
