The Best Brownies | Shirley Harrington - Southern Living Aug 09

I usually use a box to make brownies, but there has been a time or two when I want brownies and don't have my usual box in the pantry. Waiting for Logan to finish his orthodontic appointment, I stumbled upon this recipe and decided it's worth a try the next time there's no box in sight.
INGREDIENTS
4 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares 
3/4 cup butter 
1 1/2 cups sugar 
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs 
1 cup all-purpose flour 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
1/8 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2-3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil. 
  • Microwave chocolate squares and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or 'til melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. 
  • Whisk in granulated and brown sugars. 
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition. 
  • Whisk in flour, vanilla, and salt. Pour mixture into prepared pan. 
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-44 minutes or 'til a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. 
  • Cool completely on a wire rack (about 1 hour). 
  • Lift brownies from pan, using foil sides as handles. 
  • Gently remove foil, and cut brownies into 16 squares.

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