Dark Fudge Pecan Brownies

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring constantly. 4. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. 5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet 1/2 cup at a time and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined before the next addition. Do not overmix. 6. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 7. Cool on a wire rack.