Name: Chocolate Dipped Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar -; 1/3 cup butter, cubed -; 2 tablespoons water -; 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2 large eggs -; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda -; 2 tablespoons shortening -; Chopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional -

Ingredients for - Chocolate Dipped Brownies

1. 3/4 cup sugar

2. 1/3 cup butter, cubed

3. 2 tablespoons water

4. 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6. 2 large eggs

7. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

8. 1/2 teaspoon salt

9. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

10. 2 tablespoons shortening

11. Chopped pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils, optional

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Dipped Brownies

1 . Stage

In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.

2 . Stage

Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.

3 . Stage

Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into bars.

4 . Stage

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Using a small fork, dip brownies to completely coat; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with pecans, jimmies and/or nonpareils if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.