1-Bowl Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate or bittersweet chocolate
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Coarsely chop chocolate and place in a large microwave-safe bowl along with butter.

3. 3

   Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, then stir until chocolate is melted.

4. 4

   Let mixture cool to room temperature. Stir in sugar, then eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour, then nuts and chocolate chips, if using.

5. 5

   Spread mixture in pan. Bake in center of oven for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in center of brownies comes out clean.