Dark Victory Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325.
2. 2
   Line a 9-inch square pan with foil so that 2 inches hang over two opposite sides.
3. 3
   Grease the foil.
4. 4
   Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler.
5. 5
   Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
6. 6
   Transfer to a medium bowl.
7. 7
   Using a wooden spoon, beat in cocoa powder and sugar until well blended.
8. 8
   Beat in eggs, one at a time.
9. 9
   Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract.
10. 10
    Add flour and salt.
11. 11
    Mix just until blended.
12. 12
    Stir in pecans.
13. 13
    Pour batter into prepared pan.
14. 14
    Bake 40-45 minutes or until done.
15. 15
    A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
16. 16
    Cool in pan on wire rack.
17. 17
    Makes 16 brownies.