Big Batch Brownies

As kids we always knew when we were going to have company or there was going to be a bake sale somewhere because mom would make these brownies. They are rich, chocolatey and delicious and best of all make a big pan full.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 20-24

Ingredients

• 5  ounces  squares bittersweet chocolate
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1 2⁄3 cups flour
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 5  eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (either pecans or walnuts)

• GLAZE

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2  squares  semisweet chocolate
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter on low heat. Cool.
3. Sift Flour, Baking Powder and Salt together - Set aside.
4. In large bowl beat the eggs well, add the sugar gradually, beating until thick.
5. Add the Vanilla and melted Chocolate/Butter to the Eggs, blending well.
6. Stir in the dry ingredients and the nuts.
7. Pour batter into a greased 11 x 15 sheet pan.
8. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes until it tests done.
9. To Make Glaze melt butter and chocolate together in saucepan, remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and the egg stirring constantly.
10. Pour the Glaze over the warm brownies in pan, and spread evenly.