[CHRISTMAS-RECIPE] WEST TENTH STREET BROWNIES

WEST TENTH STREET BROWNIES

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

4 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup coarsely chopped pecan or walnut pieces

**1 9-x-13-x-2-inch pan, buttered and lined with buttered parchment
or foil

1. Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350
degrees.

2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Off the
heat add the chocolate. Let stand 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
If all the chocolate has not melted, return the pan to very low heat
and stir constantly until the chocolate melts.

3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt and vanilla, just
until mixed. Whisk in the sugar in a stream, then whisk in the
chocolate and butter mixture. Switch to a rubber spatula and fold in
the flour.

4. Set the batter aside until it has cooled to room temperature (test
it with your fingertip). Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.

5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an
offset spatula.

6. Bake the brownies for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick
or a small knife inserted in the center emerges clean. Cool
completely on a rack.

7. Wrap and refrigerate the pan so that the brownies solidify, at
least 4 hours, overnight is best. This also makes them easier to cut.

8. Transfer the whole cake to a cutting board and slide a long knife
or spatula under it to loosen the paper or foil then pull it away.
Use a ruler to mark, then cut the brownies into 2-inch squares.

9. For up to several days, store the brownies between sheets of
parchment or wax paper in a tin or plastic container with a tight-
fitting cover. Freeze for longer storage.

Makes about 24 2-inch brownies

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