To-Die-For Fudge Brownies

Cooking Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil, letting ends extend above pan.

Spread nuts in lined pan. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and toasted. Remove nuts from pan; cool, and then coarsely chop.

Meanwhile melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chips and stir until melted and smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and stir briskly until blended. Stir in flour, then 3⁄4 cup of the pecans. Pour into lined pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes until a pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached (don’t overbake). Remove pan to wire rack. Let cool completely.

Lift foil by ends onto a cutting board. Peel off foil; cut into squares.