½ cup butter (1 stick)
2 1-oz. unsweetened chocolate squares
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
¾ cup sifted unbleached flour
½ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

In medium saucepan, melt butter and chocolate together.  Remove from heat and stir in sugar until smooth.  Blend in eggs one at a time.  Add vanilla.  Stir in flour until thoroughly acquainted.  Stir in mini chocolate chips
and nuts if desired.

Spread evenly in greased 8" x 8" square pan.  Bake at 350º for 25 to 30 minutes depending on your oven.  (Bake 15 minutes in convection oven)  Be careful not to over bake.  Cool and cut.  (Instead of cutting one large brownie, try cutting two smaller ones and lean one on
the other for a more interesting presentation!)

Serve with ice cream and fresh strawberries or raspberries. Garnish with a heart shaped Valentine’s candy and enjoy your evening!