Chocolate Dipped Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• Chopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
• Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into bars.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chips with shortening; stir until smooth. Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.

Chocolate Dipped Brownies published in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p29