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Super Chocolate Chunk Brownies

Recipe By :Family time
Serving Size : 25 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Brownies Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ounces unsweetened chocolate -- coarsely chopped
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs -- at room temperature
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts -- optional

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Position the oven rack in the center of
the oven. Line a 9-x-13-x-2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing the
foil to hang over the short ends of pan. Thoroughly grease the foil and the
sides of the pan.
In the top of a double boiler set over very hot (not simmering) water, melt
the chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat and
allow to cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Using an electric
mixer set on medium high speed, mix for about 8 minutes until frothy.
Add the chocolate mixture to the bowl and stir gently. Gradually add the
flour, stirring only until combined. Stir in the nuts, if using.
Pour the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly.
Bake for about 25 minutes. When done the center will be moist.
Set the pan on a wire rack and allow the brownies to cool and settle until
completely cool. This will take a few hours.
Lift the brownies from the pan using the extended aluminum foil as handles.
Cut into squares.