Butter Rich Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 sticks (1 c.) unsalted butter, softened
2 c. sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
pinch of salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a small, heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate and 1 stick of butter over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth.
Cool completely.
In a large bowl with electric mixer, cream together remaining 1 stick of butter and the sugar, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla and the chocolate mixture.
Add the flour and a pinch of salt, stirring until mixture is blended well.
Stir in walnuts.
Pour into buttered and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan, smoothing top. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until pulls away slightly from sides of pan.
Serves 12.