Polka-Dot Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Lightly spray an 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   In top of double boiler, over barely simmering water (or in microwave), melt chocolate and margarine; remove from heat and stir until smooth.
4. 4
   Set aside to cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   In large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat eggs and sugar until pale yellow, thick and tripled in volume, about 7 minutes.
6. 6
   Beat in vanilla and salt.
7. 7
   By hand, stir in cooled chocolate mixture, then fold in flour, just until incorporated.
8. 8
   Pour evenly into prepared pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes, just until a knife inserted in center comes out almost clean.
9. 9
   (If brownies are slightly underbaked, they will have a fudgier texture.)
10. 10
    Cool on rack before cutting into 8 equal bars.
11. 11
    If desired, dust brownies with either confectioners' sugar or cocoa.