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Ingredients
- 8 ounces 70% cacao or 72% bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes
Cook: in microwave for 1-1/2 minutes
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick foil. Set aside.
2. Set 2 ounces of the chocolate aside. Chop remaining 6 ounces and place in a large microwave-safe bowl along with butter. Microwave on HIGH power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
3. Stir in sugar, flour, baking soda and salt until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until smooth. Chop remaining 2 ounces chocolate. Stir into batter along with walnuts. Pour into prepared pan, spreading level.
4. Bake brownie at 350°F for 40 minutes until center is firm when lightly pressed. Remove from oven; cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Use foil to lift brownie from pan; place directly on rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.