Chocolate Dipped Brownies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• Chopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.

Pour into greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Place in freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into bars.

In microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Using small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils if desired. Let stand until set. Store in airtight container.