We're still in the "New Year," a time when a l0t of folks are turning over a new leaf by dieting AND I shouldn't be tempting you with sweets! But, these brownies are highly delectable and super-easy to prepare. Just keep them in mind and save the recipe for later; like, if you have a last-minute request to bring something sweet to a gathering, or a sudden urge for chocolate.
KAREN'S BROWNIES
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 ounces butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
Melt the chocolate and butter over hot water in a double-boiler or bain-marie. When melted, remove from the heat and beat in sugar, then the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in the flour, then the nuts, if desired. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes. Cool in pan, then cut into 16 squares. Note: The brownies from the middle of the pan will be fudgier than the outside squares.
*For a little surprise, add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom or cinnamon with the flour. It adds a whole new dimension.
*Instead a using a square baking pan, use a muffin tin to make separate brownies. This allows all your brownies to have crispy edges. I quite like them this way.
*For cakier brownies, add more flour.
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