Tex-Mex Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
3. 3
   Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in small heavy saucepan over low heat.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; stir in pepper; cool.
5. 5
   Beat eggs in medium bowl until light.
6. 6
   Add sugar, beating well.
7. 7
   Blend in chocolate mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in flour and vanilla.
9. 9
   Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 30 minutes or until firm in center.
11. 11
    Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over top.
12. 12
    Let stand until chocolate is melted, then spread evenly over brownies.
13. 13
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack.