FUDGE BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS

• 8- 1 ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 5 eggs
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

PROCEDURE

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
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• Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat; set aside. In a mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla at high speed for 10 minutes.
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• Blend in chocolate mixture, flour and salt until just mixed. Stir in the nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
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• Bake for 35-40 minutes. (Don't overbake.) Cool and frost if desired, but that is not necessary.