Dark Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate (, coarsely chopped)
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Unsweetened cocoa powder and/or powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square by 2-inch deep baking pan; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate, butter, and the water; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to chocolate mixture; beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon. Beat on low speed until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan.

3. 3

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and/or powdered sugar. Makes 20 to 25 brownies.

4. 4

   Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens