Chocolate Dipped Brownies

Name: Chocolate Dipped Brownies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter or margarine; 2 Tbsp. water; 4 cups (24 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

11 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. water
4 cups (24 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

1

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, butter and water to a boil; remove from the heat.
2

Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until smooth.
3

Cool for 5 minutes.
4

Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
5

Combine flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture.
6

Stir in another cup of chips. Pour into a greased 9 inch square baking pan.
7

Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.
8

Cool completely.
9

Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes (do not freeze completely).
10

Cut into bars.
11

In a microwave or double boiler, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir until smooth.
12

Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess.
13

Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets, immediately sprinkle with nuts.
14

Allow to harden.
15

Store in an airtight container in a cool place.