Helm's Bakery Brownies

We cannot guarantee this is the original recipe used by Helm's Bakery of Southern California, which is no longer in business.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter or margarine, cut in chunks
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Melt margarine and chocolate together in medium saucepan. Blend in sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake until it is crispy at the edges and feels fairly firm in the center, about 30 to 40 minutes.
4. Cool 30 minutes before cutting.

Makes 12 brownies.