Chocolate Dipped Brownies

Name: Chocolate Dipped Brownies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons water; 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons shortening; Chopped pecans, jimmies; nonpareils, optional

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shortening
Chopped pecans, jimmies
nonpareils, optional

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
2

Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3

Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into bars.
4

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined
5

. Sprinkle with pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.