Name: Fudgies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1/3 c shortening; 1 oz unsweetened chocolate; 2 c sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 flour; 1/2 c walnuts, chopped (optional); 1/4 c unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 c powdered sugar; 2 tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Brownies

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350℉.
Grease a 9" square pan. Line bottom with parchment paper so some hangs over the side. This will make it easier to get the brownies out of the pan.
Melt the shortening and chocolate in a non-reactive bowl over simmering water, careful not to let the bowl touch the water. Once melted and combined, set aside to cool slightly.
Beat in the sugar and eggs, whisking to combine.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and walnuts (if using).
Pour into the pan and bake for 30-35 min, or until a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out cleanly.
Cool in pan.

Topping

While the brownies are cooling, make the topping.
Brown the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Transfer browned butter to a medium bowl.
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into butter.
Once brownies are cool, spread the topping over.
Remove from pan and cut into as many squares as you like!
For the ultimate topping: Melt together 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate and 1 tbsp butter. When slightly cooled, spread a thin coating on top of the frosted brownies. Refrigerate to harden, then cut into 1" to 2" pieces.