journey of life

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pastry or all purpose flour
(with an additional 1/2 teaspoon baking powder)
1/2 cup walnut meats (or pecans), cut in pieces (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter in saucepan over very low heat. Remove from heat.

Stir in remaining ingredients, mix well.

Spread mixture evenly in 9×9 inch buttered pan. Place in a preheated 325°F oven until dry on top and almost firm to the touch (approximately 30-35 minutes). Cool. Especially good with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream on top!

Recipe courtesy of Matt’s mom, Margie.

Notes: This recipe is much better than the brownies in a box. To cut bars perfectly, freeze before cutting. I have made this recipe without nuts in a pan in the toaster oven several times without any problem.