MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Moosewood Fudge Brownies Categories: Cakes, Desserts Yield: 1 Batch 5 oz Unsweetened chocolate 1/2 lb Butter; softened 1 3/4 c Light brown sugar 5 Eggs 1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract 1 c Flour; (3/4 c for fudgier -brownies) MMMMM------------------OPTIONAL EMBELLISHMENTS----------------------- 1 c Walnuts or pecans; chopped 1 ts Orange rind; freshly grated 1/2 ts Allspice or cinnamon 1 sm Ripe banana; mashed 2 tb Strong black coffee; up to 4 -tb 1 c Semisweet chocolate chips Butter 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350 F. Gently melt the chocolate. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium sized bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla. Stir constantly as you drizzle in the melted chocolate. After all the chocolate is in, beat well for a minute or two. Stir in the flour and possible embellishments. Mix just enough to blend thoroughly. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares while still hot, then allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, if you can wait that long. * my note--these are unbelievable! Shared by Lisa Greenwood Recipe by: New Moosewood Cookbook MMMMM