Fudge Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 1/2 cup butter with chocolate over low heat; cool.
2. 2
   Place remaining butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl.
3. 3
   Attach bowl and beater.
4. 4
   Turn to speed 2 (or stir) on electric mixer and mix for 30 seconds, then increase to speed 6 (or cream) for 2 minutes. Reduce to speed 4 (or blend) and add eggs, one at a time, beating 15 seconds after each.
5. 5
   Stop and scrape bowl.
6. 6
   Add butter and chocolate.
7. 7
   Turn to speed 2 and mix for 30 seconds. Reduce to stir speed and add flour, salt and nuts; mix until well blended, about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool in pan and cut into 2 inch squares.
10. 10
    Makes 2 dozen brownies.