Man-Catcher Brownies

wife2abadge's Note:

This was in the Washington Post and I had to try it yesterday. OMG--talk about delish!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 12 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 cups cocoa powder, sifted
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Remove from the heat and add the cocoa powder, stirring to combine.
3. Let cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together, then add the sugars and vanilla, stirring to combine.
5. Add the cooled butter-chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Spread the batter evenly in a 9x13-inch pan that has been lined with parchment paper and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, making sure the corners are filled.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees or until a crust forms on the surface and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

Reviews

[momof2leos]

I made these yesterday. I used 1 cup regular and 1 cup dutch process cocoa, for no good reason other than I wasn't sure which to use. These are perfect brownies. I'll never use another recipe.