Chewy Fudgy Brownies

5 oz semi-sweet chocolate (Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet)

2 oz unsweetened chocolate (Hershey’s unsweetened)

8 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

3 large eggs

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup all purpose flour

Walnuts for top (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line an 8 inch metal pan with Release foil or line with regular foil and spray foil with cooking spray.
Melt both chocolate and butter together in a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring often. Stir in cocoa powder. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt together in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Add the flour and stir until blended. Pour into pan.
If desired, place 9 walnut halves across the top. This is best for large brownies.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let sit on a wire rack until completely cool. Chill if desired, or score into 9 large brownies or 16 small. ATK cuts theirs into 1 inch squares and gets a lot more.