Chocolate-Pecan Brownies – Kelli Lysy
Makes about 16 brownies
¾ c. all-purpose flour
¼ t. baking soda
¾ cup granulated sugar
1/3 c. butter
2 T. water
1 pkg. (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels
1 t. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ c. chopped pecans
1.Preheat oven to 325*F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. 2. In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda. 3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove immediately from heat. 4. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate morsels and vanilla extract until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. 5. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Cool completely. 6. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. 7. Stir remaining chocolate morsels and nuts into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. 8. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares.
Baking Tips…For light, moist brownies, cool chocolate mixture completely before combining it with other ingredients; test for doneness 2-3 minutes before the suggested baking time.