Beyond Brownies

(from taraagacayak’s recipe box)

Source: Rachel Zoe

Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 16 people

Categories: brownies, cake, desserts

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sweet cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi sweet OR milk chocolate chips OR chunks
  • 1/2 - 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. In a large bowl, use a spoon to stir eggs with sugar and vanilla until smooth.

  3. Add softened butter.

  4. Sift ground chocolate with flour, baking powder and salt.

  5. Stir dry mixture into egg mixture until blended and smooth.

  6. Add chips and nuts. (DO NOT OVER STIR!)

  7. Pour and spread evenly into a greased 8" or 9" square pan.

  8. Bake for 20-30 minutes—less time for chewy and more time for cake-like brownies.

  9. Makes 16-20 brownies.

  10. Cut into squares when cooled.

  11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving with vanilla ice cream :)

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