Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter, room temperature
• 4 cups sugar
• 8 eggs, room temperature
• 4 tsp vanilla
• 3½ to 4 cups flour
• 1 cup cocoa
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• Optional: chocolate frosting, for topping

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a sheet pan.

2. 2

   In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   With the mixer on low, slowly add the eggs and mix to combine. Add the vanilla and mix.

4. 4

   Add the flour, cocoa, and salt and mix until just combined.

5. 5

   Pour in the melted, cooled chocolate and mix until combined.

6. 6

   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan.

7. 7

   Bake for about 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 200°F in the center.

8. 8

   Cool completely before cutting. Top with chocolate frosting if you'd like, and finish with edible flowers for a pretty touch.