Underneath the sweet, flaky crust is a slightly gooey, chewy brownie.
| 1/2 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter |
| 2 |
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(1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate |
| 1 |
|
(1-ounce) square semi-sweet baking chocolate |
| 1 1/4 |
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cups sugar |
| 1 1/2 |
|
teaspoons vanilla |
| 3 |
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eggs |
| 1 1/4 |
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cups all-purpose flour |
| 1/4 |
|
teaspoon salt |
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
Melt butter, unsweetened chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (4 to 7 minutes). Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add 1 egg at a time; mix well after each addition. Stir in flour and salt; mix just until all ingredients are moistened and brownie mixture is smooth.
Spread brownie mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of pan comes out with moist crumbs. (DO NOT OVERBAKE.) Cool completely.
VARIATIONS:
Flavored Brownies:
Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons extract or flavoring (mint, almond, etc.) for the vanilla.
Stir-ins: One-half cup stir-ins (nuts, chips, toffee bits, etc.) may be stirred into the brownie mixture before baking.
Candy-Topped: Before baking, sprinkle brownie mixture with 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces.
Chocolate Drizzled: Drizzle cooled brownies with white chocolate or dark chocolate drizzle.
Recipe Tip
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Recipe Tip
Reduce the baking temperature by 25°F if using a dark or nonstick baking pan.
Recipe Tip
To prepare brownies in a 13x9-inch pan, double all ingredients and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
