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Estelle's Brownies for the Troops

Updated: Mar 14, 2022

(by Debra Borden)


1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted

1 1/2 cups sifted self-rising flour

1 t. vanilla

1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Grease and flour two 8-inch square pans (or use baking spray).

In a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.

Stir in melted chocolate.

Add eggs one at a time.

Gradually add flour.

Add vanilla and optional walnuts.

Divide batter equally into two pans and bake for 30 minutes.

Let cool and cut into squares.

Count your blessings.


(Read Magical Thinking, the story that accompanies this recipe.)


 
 
 

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