Chocolate Dipped Brownies 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, cubed 2 tablespoons water 4 cups (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided 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 In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 23, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Chocolate Dipped Brownies cont. 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. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 23, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Chocolate Dipped Brownies Yield: 3 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 23, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008