Black and White Brownie Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease.

2. 2

   In a small, microwave safe bowl, melt 1 cup semisweet chocolate by microwaving in 30 second intervals and stirring frequently until chocolate is smooth.

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   Repeat with 1 cup white chocolate in a second small bowl.

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   Set aside.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.

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   Beat in the eggs one at a time, waiting until each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

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   Beat in the vanilla, salt and flour, mixing just until all ingredients are combined and no streaks of flour remain.

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   Transfer 2 cups of batter to a medium mixing bowl.

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   Add the melted white chocolate and beat (by hand or with an electric mixer) to combine.

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    Pour into prepared pan.

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    Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.

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    Beat melted semisweet chocolate into remaining batter.

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    Drop small dollops of chocolate batter on top of the chocolate chip layer, then use a spatula to gently spread the chocolate batter into an even layer.

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    Bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.

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    Allow to cool in pan, then lift the brownies out with the foil and slice into long, thin slices (12 slices by 3 slices).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.