Two Pound Chocolate Bars

Submitted by JamesDeansGirl

"A recipe from my secret stash I'd like to share with the existing chocolate lover lurking here! These are super rich and loaded with fantastic calories! They make a very special gift or snack when you need comfort or are surrounded by loving friends and family. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 1 lb semisweet chocolate
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips (use 1/2 pound semisweet and 1/2 pound milk chocolate chips or chocolate, chunks*) or 1 lb semisweet chocolate chunk (use 1/2 pound semisweet and 1/2 pound milk chocolate chips or chocolate, chunks*)

directions

1. In a saucepan, melt the first pound of semisweet chocolate with the butter, stirring occasionally; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease and flour a 13x9" baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is thick and pale.
4. Beat in the melted chocolate, vanilla, and dissolved coffee.
5. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add to the chocolate mixture just until combined; do not overmix.
7. Gently stir in the chocolate chunks.
8. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
9. Bake 25-30 minutes. The bars will be shiny on top, and a toothpick will test almost done.
10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack; cut into bars. (These are very gooey when warm, but supremely delightful!).