Scout's Brownies

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Scout's Brownies

Recipe By : Dorothy Lipinski <dlipinsk@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars and Squares

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup unsalted butter
3 1/2 ounces best quality unsweetened chocolate
(recommended brands: Callebaut or Valrhona
3 tablespoons dark European-style unsweetened cocoa
(recommended brand: Hershey's Premium Euro
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
(high altitude: add 2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips (recommended brand: Mrs. F

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (high altitude 375 degrees).
Melt butter with unsweetened chocolate in top of double
boiler, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool. Sift together
cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat eggs until
creamy, then gradually add sugar, beating constantly. Add
vanilla and cooled chocolate-butter mixture. Stir in dry
ingredients just until combined. Spread batter in buttered
9- by 13-inch pan. Sprinkle chips over the surface. Bake
for 30 to 35 minutes, or until center no longer jiggles when
shaken. Cool, then cut into 32 pieces.
Enjoy!!
Hugs--Dorothy

No, we're not cannibals and I promise that none of the ingredients of
Scout's Brownies even resembles a girl scout. They were named after a
cat--don't ask, it's a long story. They are decadent and wonderful and
cost a small fortune in chocolate to make.



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