New York, New York Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

In the top of a double boiler, combine the chocolate and butter, and cook, stirring constantly, over simmering (not boiling) water. Cook until the chocolate has melted. Remove from the heat and let cool. (You can also do this in the microwave on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds).

In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until uniform in color. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in the flour, vanilla, and nuts. Mix until combined.

Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes then cut the brownies into squares while still warm.