Double Chocolate Brownies

By mamacasma

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

Details

Servings 16

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.