CHOCOLATE DIPPED BROWNIES

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My family calls these bars "the world's chocolatiest brownies" and is more than happy to gobble up a batch whenever I make them. They're a deliciously merry part of our Christmas cookie collection. -Jackie Archer, Clinton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes or until firm (do not freeze completely). Cut into bars. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.