Hollywood Brownies

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 11 tbs. butter, cut into pieces
• 5 oz. unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 oz. nuts (1 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter and remove from heat, then add the chocolate and stir until melted. On high speed beat the eggs for 2 – 3 minutes until pale yellow, then add the sugar and vanilla, beating until well combined. Beat in the chocolate mixture and add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the nuts. Bake for 35-45 minutes until tester comes out clean.