For the ultimate in brownie goodness without cutting into your day, try this easy recipe.
4 bars (4 oz.) HERSHEY'S Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, broken into pieces 3/4 C. (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine 2 C. sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 C. all-purpose flour 1 C. chopped nuts, optional Creamy Quick Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows), optional Frosting: 3 Tbs. butter or margarine 3 bars (3 oz.) HERSHEY'S Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, broken into pieces 3 C. powdered sugar 1/2 C. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. salt
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. In large microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate and butter. Microwave at High (100%) for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Add sugar; stir with spoon until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour and nuts, if desired; stir until well blended. Spread into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. For the frosting, in small saucepan over very low heat, melt butter; add chocolate pieces. Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into large bowl. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; beat on medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. If necessary, refrigerate 10 minutes or until of spreading consistency. Frost brownies. Cut into squares.