Chocolate Dipped Brownies

  Desserts

My family calls these bars "the world's chocolatiest brownies" and is more than happy to gobble up a batch whenever I make them. They're a deliciously merry part of our Christmas cookie collection.

Chocolate Dipped Brownies

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + freezing Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 3 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • Chopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 3. Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into bars.
  • 4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 141 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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