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Brownies with Fudge Icing

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List of Ingredients



• 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  
• 1 cup butter
  
• 4 large eggs
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup chopped pecans
  
• *
  
• --- Fudge Icing --
  
• 1/4 cup cocoa
  
• 1/4 cup butter
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Cook chocolate squares and 1 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool mixture slightly.
   
   
2. Beat eggs and next 3 brownie ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Fold one-third of the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Fold in remaining chocolate mixture, flour, and pecans. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-inch pan.
   
   
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. To make the Fudge Icing: bring the first 4 ingredients to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Add vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
   
   
4. Pour the warm Fudge Icing over hot brownies. Cool on a wire rack.
   
   Yield: 2 dozen