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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. If you plan to bake the brownies, and butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
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Otherwise, preheat a waffle iron.
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In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt.
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In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and milk.
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Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the butter has melted.
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Remove from the heat.
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Add the unsweetened chocolate and vanilla.
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Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
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Place into a pan of cold water to cool the mixture to room temperature.
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With an electric mixer, beat in the eggs.
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Gradually blend in the flour mixture until smooth.
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(Spread evenly into the prepared pan if you are baking the brownies.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is just set and feels firm when touched.
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Cool completely before attempting to cut, these are very rich and gooey!
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Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.)
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To make brownies in waffle iron: Drop rounded spoonfuls of the brownie mixture into the preheated waffle iron.
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Close the iron and cook for about 2 minutes until the brownies are done.
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Remove and cool on a rack.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.