What sounds better than chocolate-pecan brownies on a cool day? This recipe doesn’t take long to make and the flavor is delicious. The next time you start to reach for a box of pre-made brownie mix, why not try making these from scratch instead? Who knows—they may become your “famous” brownies?
For this recipe you’ll need:
¾ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 Tablespoons water
12 ounces (1 package) semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup chopped pecans.
To make this recipe:
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix together the flour and baking soda.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
Stir 1 cup of chocolate chips and the vanilla extract into the saucepan until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and allow it to cool completely.
Stir in the eggs, 1 at a time making sure to beat well after each addition.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture until smooth.
Stir the remaining chocolate chips and nuts into the batter with a wooden spoon and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven about 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely, then cut into 16 squares.
**Tip: You can add other things to these brownies as well. Peanut butter or peanut butter chips are delicious. So are toffee chips. Try adding coffee instead of the water for a mocha flavored brownie or changing the vanilla extract to raspberry extract. There are so many variations that the possibilities are endless. Get creative!
What are your favorite brownies?