Katharine Hepburn's Brownies

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Katharine Hepburn's Brownies

Ingredients
1/2 cup of cocoa or 2 squares (2 oz) unsweetened baker's chocolate
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

1. Butter or grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Preheat oven to 325 F.

2. Melt butter with the cocoa or chocolate together in a heavy saucepan over medium low, whisking constantly till blended.

3. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar.

4. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla.

5. Stir in flour, salt, and walnuts. Mix well.

6. Pour into baking pan. Bake for about 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool completely and cut into squares. These brownies are very fudgy and may be somewhat difficult to slice cleanly; use a sharp knife and a spatula.