Cookie Recipes - Brownies and Blondies

Chocolate Dipped Brownies

Source: Taste of Home, December 1998 - by Jackie Archer, Iowa

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
4 cups 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
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, butter and water to boil; remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.

Combine flour, salt and baking soda; stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in another cup of chips. Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes. Cut into bars.

In microwave or double boiler, melt remaining chips with shortening, sir until smooth. Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; shake off excess. Place on wax paper lined baking sheets; immediately sprinkle with nuts. Allow to harden. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.