Brownies

***Makes 9 Servings

8 oz good-quality chocolate, semi-sweet

12 tablespoons butter, melted

1 ¼ cups sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon salt

-Line a 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper

-Double boil the chocolate (pot halfway full of water, bowl on the pot, and set on simmer - add the chocolate)

-In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar and whisk until extremely fluffy (1-2 minutes)

-Add the eggs and vanilla and mix

-Once the chocolate is melted, add it in, and mix

-Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt and mix

-Add the brownie batter and spread out evenly

-Bake at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes

-Slice and enjoy!