from dokuja's gopher recipes repository
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* Pass the Port Brownies *
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Ingredients
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2 sticks (250ml/227g) butter
8 ounces (227g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or coarsely chopped)
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) port wine
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) baking powder
1 cup (230ml/128g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
8 ounces (227g) additional semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the over to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and
lightly flour two 13"x9" (33x23cm) baking pans. Place the butter
and chocolate chips in the top of a double-boiler over hot water.
Sitr the mixture until the butter and chocolate are completely
melted and smooth. Remove the butter and chocolate from the top of
the double boiler and allow this mixture to cool.
In the large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until
well blended, then blend in the port and cooled chocolate mixture.
Blend in the flour, salt, baking soda and cocoa, mixing until all
the ingredients are well incorporated. Fold in the additional cup
of chocolate chips if desired.
Pour batter into the two prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25
minutes or until a knife is inserted into the center of the pans
comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. While the
brownies are cooling on racks, cover each pan with foil. This will
enable the brownies to continue to steam a bit while cooling and
ensure their moistness.
Frosting and toppings (optional)
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Chocolate butter cream frosting, top with chopped nuts, chocolate
chips, peanut butter cups, crushed Oreos, or candy bars and
drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Time saver method
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When you are short on time, use a good quality brownie mix,
preferably a fudgy variety, and substitute port or a liqueur for
the liquid portion of the recipe and proceed with the above
variations.
