Nell's Espresso Brownies

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking pan.

3. 3

   Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan with 1 inch of simmering water.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat, stir in the cocoa powder and let cool.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs at medium speed for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is pale yellow, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla.

8. 8

   Sift the flour over the batter, add the salt and fold in just until combined.

9. 9

   Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

10. 10

    Bake the brownies for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Let cool before cutting into squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.