Ingredients

• 6 ounces (1 cup) bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Assemble ingredients.
2. Line 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so that paper overhangs by a few inches on 2 opposite sides.
3. Place chocolate and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave at half power in 30-second increments until butter is melted and chocolate melts when stirred. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Mix sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well-blended.
5. Add chocolate-butter mixture, and mix until smooth.
6. Add flour and salt, and mix just until combined.
7. Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with few moist crumbs attached. Run knife along non-lined sides of pan. Cool in pan on wire rack.
9. Using overhanging parchment paper, lift cooled brownies out of pan and onto cutting board. Use sharp knife to cut into bars.