Brownies

Don't be afraid to make brownies from scratch. They are really not as difficult as you might think. I whipped these up while the kids played in the basement with friends.  The smell drifted down the stairs and up came the boys.. They waited patiently while the delicious brownies cooled. 

The brownies had a fantastic crunchy top and a really moist and chocolaty center. Of course the addition of some chocolate chips to the mix, I'm sure, made the difference.

Enjoy

recipe adapted from Pillsbury - The Complete Book of Baking

Homemade Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips


Directions

Heat oven to 350F. Grease 13x9-inch pan.  In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.

In medium bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour, salt and chocolate mixture, blend well. Spread in greased  pan. sprinkle the chips on the top.

Bake for 30-38 minutes. DO NOT OVER-BAKE. Cool completely 

~Michelle