Polka-Dot Brownies

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   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Lightly spray an 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

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   In top of double boiler, over barely simmering water (or in microwave), melt chocolate and margarine; remove from heat and stir until smooth.

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   Set aside to cool to room temperature.

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   In large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat eggs and sugar until pale yellow, thick and tripled in volume, about 7 minutes.

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   Beat in vanilla and salt.

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   By hand, stir in cooled chocolate mixture, then fold in flour, just until incorporated.

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   Pour evenly into prepared pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes, just until a knife inserted in center comes out almost clean.

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   (If brownies are slightly underbaked, they will have a fudgier texture.)

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    Cool on rack before cutting into 8 equal bars.

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    If desired, dust brownies with either confectioners' sugar or cocoa.

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