Ox's Chocoholic Brownies

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   Melt the butter and baking chocolate together in the microwave, about 3 minutes at high power, and stir well to mix.

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   Set aside to cool.

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   Preheat oven to 325F.

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   Spray a 9x13x2-inch aluminum baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

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   Line the pan with two sheets of aluminum foil long enough that about 2-inches stick out, placing the sheets perpendicular to each other.

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   Spray the foil with cooking spray or butter it well.

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   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light, add the sugar, salt, coffee mixture and molasses.

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   Beat to mix, then add the flour and beat until mixed in.

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   Add the cooled chocolate/butter mixture and mix until uniform.

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    Add about 8 oz.

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    of the chocolate and one-third of the pecans.

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    Stir just until mixed in.

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    Spread mixture into prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to clean the bowland smooth out the mixture to a uniform thickness.

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    Top with the remaining nuts and chocolate.

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    Bake about 50-60 minutes, until firm and starting to pull away from the sides of the pan.

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    Watch carefully at the end of the cooking time, and remove from oven before they burn, even if the mixture is still clinging to the sides.

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    Cool, then chill, if possible.

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    Use the aluminum foil handles to pull the brownies out of the pan, and turn them upside down onto a cutting board.

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    Peel the foil off, and then place the brownies back into the pan.

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    Cut into at least 24 pieces with a sharp serrated knife.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.