2 unsweetened chocolate
1 squares
1/4 lb butter -- (1 stick)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 whole eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup walnuts -- chopped
Directions
Source: Gannett Newspapers
Melt the chocolate and the butter together in a pot.
Remove from heat and stir in the sugar. Add eggs and
vanilla; beating thoroughly. Stir in the flour, salt
and walnuts.
Pour into a greased 8"x8" metal baking pan. Bake at
325 degrees F. for 40 minutes.
Remove pan to a rack to cool. Cut into 12 squares.
Note from Suzy: I personally prefer pecans to walnuts.
I have shared this recipe with many people and it
instantly becomes their favorite as well.
From the recipe files of suzy@gannett.infi.net
Servings: 12 servings
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