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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * ⅓ cup [[ | + | * ⅓ cup [[Butter|unsalted butter]] |
| − | * ¾ cup [[ | + | * ¾ cup [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | * ¼ cup [[ | + | * ¼ cup [[Water|water]] |
| − | * one 12 [[ | + | * one 12 [[Ounce|ounce]] package dark or bittersweet [[Chocolate Chips|chocolate chips]], divided in half |
| − | * 1 teaspoon [[ | + | * 1 teaspoon [[Vanilla|vanilla]] |
| − | * ¾ [[ | + | * ¾ [[Cup|cups]] [[Flour|all purpose flour]] |
| − | * ¼ [[ | + | * ¼ [[Teaspoon|teaspoon]] [[Baking Soda|baking soda]] |
| − | * ¼ teaspoon [[ | + | * ¼ teaspoon [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | * 2 large [[ | + | * 2 large [[Egg|eggs]] |
| − | * ½ cup [[ | + | * ½ cup [[Chop|chopped]] [[Nut|nuts]] ''(optional)'' |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
# Let the eggs and butter sit out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature. | # Let the eggs and butter sit out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature. | ||
| − | # Preheat oven to [[ | + | # Preheat oven to [[Oven temperatures|325°F]]. |
# In a small bowl sift in the flour with the baking soda and salt then set aside. | # In a small bowl sift in the flour with the baking soda and salt then set aside. | ||
| − | # In a small [[ | + | # In a small [[Saucepan|saucepan]] combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring just to a [[Boil|boil]] then remove from heat. |
# Add ½ of the chocolate chips (6 oz) and vanilla. Stir until smooth and shiny. | # Add ½ of the chocolate chips (6 oz) and vanilla. Stir until smooth and shiny. | ||
# Transfer the chocolate mixture into a large bowl. | # Transfer the chocolate mixture into a large bowl. | ||
| − | # Add eggs one at a time [[ | + | # Add eggs one at a time [[Beating|beating]] well after each addition. |
# Gradually blend in flour mixture. | # Gradually blend in flour mixture. | ||
# Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts if desired. | # Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts if desired. | ||
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* Substitute the vanilla extract with ½ teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoon orange liquor. | * Substitute the vanilla extract with ½ teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoon orange liquor. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:47, 20 January 2013
| Double Chocolate Brownies | |
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| Category: | Confection recipes |
| Servings: | Makes 16 |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Difficulty: |  |
Double Chocolate Brownies
This is a long awaited favorite from my good friend Charlene.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- one 12 ounce package dark or bittersweet chocolate chips, divided in half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Procedure
- Let the eggs and butter sit out for 30 minutes to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl sift in the flour with the baking soda and salt then set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring just to a boil then remove from heat.
- Add ½ of the chocolate chips (6 oz) and vanilla. Stir until smooth and shiny.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into a large bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in flour mixture.
- Stir in remaining chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Spread in a greased 9" square pan.
- Bake @325F for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting into 2-1/4" squares.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
- Substitute some or all of the flour with whole wheat flour.
- To substantially reduce the fat and cholesterol substitute the two eggs with three egg whites.
- Substitute the vanilla extract with ½ teaspoon almond extract or 2 teaspoon orange liquor.
