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                        Aunt Myra's Fudge Brownies

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      Tbsp          Unsalted Butter
   4      Oz            Semi-Sweet Chocolate -- coarsely chopped
   2      Large         Eggs -- at room temperature
                        Pinch Of Salt
     2/3  Cup           Granulated Sugar
   2      Tsp           Vanilla Extract
     1/2  Cup           All-Purpose Flour
   1      Cup           Walnuts -- coarsely chopped

    1) Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325F. Line
    an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and lightly butter the foil.

    2) In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.  Remove from
    the heat and add the chocolate.  Let stand for 5 minutes and then stir
    until smooth.

    3) In a large bowl combine the eggs and salt; beat with a handheld
    electric mixer until frothy, about 30 seconds. Gradually beat in the
    sugar and continue to beat until light, 1 to 2 minutes.  Add the
    vanilla and the melted chocolate and butter, beating until smooth.
    With a spoon, stir in the flour just until blended.  Stir in the
    walnuts if you wish to use them and turn the batter into the prepared
    pan.  Bake for about 30 - 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near
    the center emerges with a few crumbs clinging to it.  Do not overbake
    or the brownies will be dry.  Place the pan on a rack and cool to room
    temperature.

    4) While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting which is
    optional, but a delicious addition.   In a small heavy saucepan over
    very low heat, combine the cream and chocolate.  Stirring constantly,
    heat just until melted and smooth.  Remove from heat and stir in the
    confectioner's sugar.

    5) With a knife, loosen the edge all around and pull out the cooled
    brownies by the aluminum foil and invert on a board.  Peel off and
    discard foil.  Return to brownies to the pan right side up and spread
    with fudge frosting. Let stand in a cool place for an hour or two. ut
    into 16 small squares with a sharp knife.

   

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