Dense Dark Double Chocolate Brownies 

This is hands down the best homemade brownie recipe I have ever come across.  They are moist, dense and taste like a chocolate candy bar.   

Servings

10

Ready In:

1 hour

Good For:

Dessert

 

Dense Dark Double Chocolate Brownies

By: Debby Penkwitz

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no margarine)
  • 4 ounce bar of  unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

To give these brownies an even richer taste, try adding a tablespoon of good barrel proof bourbon. Chocolate and bourbon are a match made in heaven.  

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Melt butter and broken up chocolate bar in a medium saucepan on low heat, stirring to assist melting.  Remove and cool slightly.  

Step 2

When slightly cooler, add sugar to pan and beat until smooth.  Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. 

Stir in vanilla. 

Add flour and stir until incorporated.  

Mix in ONE CUP of the walnuts.

Step 3

Spread into well greased 9×13 pan. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts and the chocolate chips on top. Press down slightly.  

Step 4

Bake 35 to 40 minutes, and watch them carefully as chocolate scorches and burns easily. Do not to overbake.   

Step 5

Cool before serving. Best with vanilla ice cream if you have some on hand.