Absolutely the Best Brownies

Ingredients

BROWNIES

• 1 cup butter
• 8 unsweetened chocolate squares (1 oz.)
• 5 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

MOUSSE TOPPING

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 dash salt

Directions

1. 1

   DIRECTIONS FOR BROWNIES: Melt butter and chocolate squares over low heat in heavy saucepan, stir occasionally.

2. 2

   When melted remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl beat eggs, vanilla, sugar, and salt at medium speed for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend in chocolate-butter mixture at low speed until mixed don't overbeat.

5. 5

   Add flour, blend gently until mixed, don't beat.

6. 6

   Stir in chocolate chips, white chocolate, and macadamia nuts.

7. 7

   Pour batter into generously greased 9x13 pan.

8. 8

   Spread Mousse Topping (See recipe below) over brownie mixture.

9. 9

   Bake at 375F degrees for 40-45 minutes .

10. 10

    Cool overnight, then cut into squares.

11. 11

    DIRECTIONS FOR MOUSSE TOPPING: Heat whipping cream and chocolate chips in heavy saucepan, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; cool slightly.

12. 12

    Beat remaining ingredients until foamy; stir into chocolate mixture.