Really, really yummy cocoa Brownies - almost flourless
This recipe will make your arm hurt. But it is soooooo good. Really worth it vs. brownie mix (though I make those often enough too). 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used natural, dutch would work too) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cold large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour Grease the bottom of a 13 x 9 pan. Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl in a wide skillet of just simmering water (I actually do this right in my dutch oven and haven't ruined a batch yet) . Stir frequently, and continue until the mixture is smooth and hot enough that you want to remove your finger fairly quickly after dipping it in to test. You will actually see the cocoa powder start to get smooth and shiny. Remove the bowl from the skillet and set aside briefly until the mixture is only warm, not hot. Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs one at a time...