Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1-2 cups chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instruction

  • Melt the chocolate in a double-boiler or in 20-second increments in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a deep 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish (glass, ceramic or light metal is best for even baking); set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing to combine really well. Add melted chocolate (make sure that it’s not too hot or the eggs will cook) and mix until combined. Mix in flour and salt. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips (if using).
  • Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until cooked through. Don’t overbake – they will firm up as they cool and stay nice and fudgy!
  • Once the brownies are completely cool, slice into squares and dust with powdered sugar (if desired).