Outrageous Brownies

Outrageous Brownies

The name does not lie.  These are the most unbelievably rich, chocolatey brownie you have ever put in your mouth.  This recipe is perfect for a crowd because it makes such a large pan in one batch!
Course Dessert
Servings 40 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1lb. plus 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 oz. unsweetened chocolate
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Butter and flour a 12" x 18" x 1" baking sheet.      
  • Melt together the butter, 1 lb. of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in the top pan of a double boiler over simmering water.  Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar.
  • Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture an allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt.  Add to the cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Toss the 12 oz. of chocolate chips with ¼ cup flour and then add to the chocolate batter.
  •  Pour and spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes more, our until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.   Do not over bake!
  •  Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into squares.

Notes

Recipe from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.