5 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1/2 lb Butter; softened
1 3/4 c Light brown sugar
5 Eggs
1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Flour; (3/4 c for fudgier
-brownies)
MMMMM------------------OPTIONAL EMBELLISHMENTS-----------------------
1 c Walnuts or pecans; chopped
1 ts Orange rind; freshly grated
1/2 ts Allspice or cinnamon
1 sm Ripe banana; mashed
2 tb Strong black coffee; up to 4
-tb
1 c Semisweet chocolate chips
Butter 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Gently melt the chocolate. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Cream the butter and sugar in a medium sized bowl until light and
fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the
vanilla.
Stir constantly as you drizzle in the melted chocolate. After all the
chocolate is in, beat well for a minute or two.
Stir in the flour and possible embellishments. Mix just enough to
blend thoroughly.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until
knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares while
still hot, then allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, if you can
wait that long.
