Bittersweet Beachside Brownies

Take these to a picnic and watch them go!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  good-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1  cup unsalted butter, plus
• 1 -2  tablespoon unsalted butter
• 6  large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup  packed dark brown sugar, plus
• 2  tablespoons  packed dark brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
•  nonstick cooking spray or 1  tablespoon unsalted butter, to grease the pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate with the 1 cup butter, stirring occasionally; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars.
4. Stir in the melted chocolate and butter.
5. Stir in the vanilla.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
7. Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
8. Grease a 13 by 9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or the 1-2 tablespoons of butter.
9. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Let the brownies cool to room temperature before cutting into 3-inch squares.