King Arthur Flour - The Best Fudge Brownie Recipe

One of my good friends loves her brownies and I wanted to make something special for her birthday recently.  I had heard of this recipe before so I thought it was the right time to try it.  I am not a big chocolate person myself but definitely enjoy a good brownie every now and then.  These were definitely very fudgy and VERY rich but delicious.  I could only consume them in small quantities ;)

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ( 1 tsp if using unsalted butter)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups king arther unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1/2-3/4 cup chopped pecans ( or favorite) (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
3. In a medium sized microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan, melt the butter on low heat, then add the sugar and stir to combine.
4. Return the mixture to the heat or microwave briefly, just until it's hot but not bubbling. It will become shiny looking as you stir it. Heating the buter and sugar a second time will dissolve more of the sugar, which will yield a shiny top crust on your brownies.
5. Transfer the mix to a mixing bowl.
6. Stir in the cocoa, salt, baking powder, and vanilla.
7. Add the eggs, beating till smooth; then add teh flour and chips and nuts if using. Beat until well combined.
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
9. Bake the brownies for 28-30 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
10. The brownies should feel set both around the edges and in the center.
11. Remove from the oven, and after 5 minutes loosen the edges with a table knife, this will help preven the brownies from sinking in the center as they cool.
12. Cool completely before cutting and serving.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Recipe courtesy of http://www.food.com/recipe/king-arthur-flour-the-best-fudge-brownie-ever-215821