I love these brownies plain, but Garth likes them frosted, so I usually make some Coconut Frosting (page 172) on the side just for him. The unsweetened baking chocolate keeps the brownies from being too sweet. I know, sweets are supposed to be sweet, but trust me, these are just right!
Recipe information
Yield
makes 16 brownies
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of an 8 × 8 × 2-inch pan.
Step 2
Melt the chocolate and shortening together over simmering water or in the microwave. Cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well. Add the sugar and combine thoroughly, then stir in the chocolate mixture.
Step 3
Sift the flour together with the baking powder and salt, then stir into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the nuts and vanilla.
Step 4
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then cut into 2-inch squares. These are good warm or cold.
From Gwen
Step 5
I always double this recipe and bake it in a 9 × 13 × 2-inch pan.
