Very Chocolate Brownies

Originally from "Taste of Home" magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  unsweetened chocolate
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 2  cups sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

• TOPPING

• 6  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup  whipping cream, whipped

Directions

1. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate and butter; cool for 10 minutes.
2. Add sugar; mix well.
3. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
4. Add flour; mix well.
5. Stir in walnuts.
6. Line a 13x9x2" baking pan with foil and grease foil.
7. Pour batter into pan.
8. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool completely.
10. For topping:
11. Melt chocolate chips, water and butter; stir until smooth.
12. Cool to room temperature.
13. Fold in whipped cream.
14. Spread over brownies.
15. Chill before cutting.
16. Store leftovers in refrigerator.