Brownies (2 recipes to compare)

Ultimate Chewy Brownies
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 stick margarine, melted and cooled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
   
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
   
3. Spread mixture in a greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
   
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
   
5. Remove pan from oven and cool for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight, before cutting and serving.

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Supernatural Brownies (David Lebovitz)

Ingredients
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flour
One 13x9x2-inch pan, buttered and lined with buttered parchment or foil

Directions

1. Set the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 F.
   
2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and turn off heat. Combine butter and chocolate in a heat proof bowl and set over pan of water. Stir occasionally until melted.
   
3. Whisk eggs together in a large bowl, then whisk in the salt, sugars, and vanilla. Stir in the chocolate and butter mixture, then fold in the flour.
   
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 45 minutes, until top has formed a shiny crust and batter is moderately firm. Cool in pan on a rack. Wrap pan in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature or refrigerated until the next day.
   
5. To cut brownies, unmold onto a cutting board, remove paper, and replace with another cutting board. Turn cake right side up and trim away edges. Cut brownies into 2-inch squares.