Oh, lordy. These servings are really generous -- can definitely be made to serve a larger group. :)

Ingredients

8	tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
4	oz unsweetened chocolate
1 1/4	cups sugar
1	tsp vanilla extract
1/4	tsp salt
2	eggs
1/2	cup all purpose flour
1/4	cup almonds, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400º and line and 8-inch square metal baking pan with foil.
   
   
2. Melt the butter and the chocolate together, on top of a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring often until smooth. Stir in sugar, vanilla and salt. Add eggs one at a time, followed by flour. Stir until very smooth, about 1 minute. Add nuts, if using.Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake at 400º for 20 minutes.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, prepare a water bath. Fill a large roasting pan with water and ice about 1 inch deep.When the brownies are done - and they will look a bit dry on top - take them immediately from the oven and place in the water bath. Add more ice to the water if necessary. Allow to cool completely in the bath before removing the pan and cutting the brownies.Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
   
   

Categories

Chocolate, Dessert

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in sodium

Bad points High in saturated fat Very high in sugar Contains alcohol