French-American Brownie Salad

== Description ==
These gloriously dense, fudge-like brownies make a perfect dessert for large, informal gatherings. They are cut into bars rather than the more familiar squares. 
* Makes 36 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 8 oz. unsweetened chocolate, preferably Valrhona, chopped
* 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, cut up
* 5 large eggs
* 1 tbsp vanilla extract
* 1 tbsp almond extract
* 3 tbsp instant coffee crystals
* 4 cups sugar
* 1½ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup unsalted peanuts, roasted and coarsely chopped..
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 18 by 12-inch sheet cake pan with aluminum foil.
# Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler over simmering water.
# Using an electric mixer, combine the eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and instant coffee.
# Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
# Add flour and mix thoroughly.
# Add melted chocolate and butter mixture.
# Fold in roasted peanuts.
# Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
# Bake until firm but still chewy and moist inside, 20 to 25 minutes.
# Let cool in the pan, then turn out onto a second baking sheet lined with plastic wrap.
# Peel off foil.
# Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
# Cut lengthwise into 3 equal rectangles, then cut each rectangle into twelve 1½ inch wide bars.
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