SuperFudgeBrownies

6oz unsweetened baking chocolate*
1c salted butter, softened
4 large eggs
2c brown sugar
1tbsp vanilla extract
1/2c all purpose flour
1c semisweet chocolate chips (for variation, use nuts or white chocolate)

Preheat oven to 300F. Grease an 8x8 inch pan.

1. Combine unsweetened baking chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Melt** over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until pieces are almost melted. Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Cool at room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, on medium speed, beat eggs until light yellow in color (about 5 minutes). Add sugar and blend on low until thoroughly combined.
3. Add vanilla and melted chocolate to the egg and sugar mixture at low speed until smooth.
4. Add the flour and mix. Fold in a few chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into greased pan. Smooth surface with a spatula, and sprinkle uniformly with chocolate chips.
6. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 45-55 minutes.
7. Test for doneness, insert toothpick in the center, it should come out clean. Do not overbake.
8. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Cut and serve chilled.

Adopted from Mrs. Fields'Cookie Book

*To make 1oz unsweeted baking chocolate, mix 3tbsp unsweetened cocoa with 1tbsp shortening.

**Warning:
Chocolate has a very low melting point. Always melt over very low heat, in a double boiler - over hot but not boiling water.

Moisture in melting chocolate can cause the mixture to stiffen. Don't let any water get into the chocolate (that's why you shouldn't cover the double boiler; condensation will drip in).