Chocolate Brownies

  • 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 cups walnut pieces

    • Lightly butter 12" x 71/2" pan, chop 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler, set over hot water. Stir until smooth and melted.

    In bowl of electric mixer combine 1 1/2 cups sugar and 6 Tbs. pure vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp. salt.

    Beat in 3 eggs one at a time. Beat at moderate speed until thickened and increased in volume, about 5 min. Add the chocolate and beat until well blended.

    Remove bowl from mixer and gradually fold in 3/4 cup sifted flour then fold in 1 1/2 cups walnut pieces.

    Pour into prepared pan, smooth top and bake utnil done in center, 35-40 min. Let rest in pan for 30 min.

    This recipe is out of the Williams-Sonoma Autumn 1993 catalog.