Brownies Cockaigne from Joy of Cooking

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:14:41 GMT

Step 1

Makes 16 to 24 two-inch squares

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350°F. If you want chewy and moist brownies, use a 13 × 9 × 2-inch pan; if cakey, a 9-inch square pan. Grease the pan and line with parchment paper so it extends over the long sides.

Step 3

Melt in a small saucepan:

Step 4

1 stick (4 oz or 115g) unsalted butter

Step 5

4 ounces (115g) unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

Step 6

Let cool. If you don't, your brownies will be heavy and dry. Beat in a large bowl until light in color and foamy in texture:

Step 7

4 large eggs

Step 8

1/4 teaspoon salt

Step 9

Gradually add and continue beating until thick:

Step 10

2 cups (400g) sugar

Step 11

1 teaspoon vanilla

Step 12

With a few swift strokes, stir in the cooled chocolate mixture just until combined. Even if you are using an electric mixer, switch to a wooden spoon for this. Stir in just until combined:

Step 13

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

Step 14

If desired, gently stir in:

Step 15

1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Step 16

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached. Let cool completely in the pan on a rack.

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