Comfort Food Diet Fudgy Brownies

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans, optional
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture.

2. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in pecans if desired.

3. Spread into two greased 8-in. square baking pans.

4. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

5. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars.