French-American Brownie Salad (Jordanian Style)

==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.
Category:Brownie Recipes