Marvelous Recipes

Delicious moist brownies topped with crunchy walnuts; the perfect combination!

BROWNIE BASE
3/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed
4 (1 oz each) squares unsweetened chocolate
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour

WALNUT TOPPING
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped walnuts

1. In a small microwaveable bowl, melt butter and chocolate on high; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy; stir in the vanilla and chocolate mixture. Add the flour; stir until well blended. Pour mixture into a greased 13×9-inch baking pan; set aside.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and butter or margarine; cook and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Add the eggs, flour and vanilla; stir until well blended. Stir in the walnuts. Spread evenly over the brownie batter.

3. Bake at350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not over-bake. Cool completely on wire rack. Makes 18 brownies.

Emily