Moist Fudgy Pecan Brownies

• unsalted butter↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons

  at room temp

• unsweetened chocolate↗3⁄4 ounce

  chopped (about 2 1/2 tbsp)

• sugar↗1⁄4 cup

  plus

• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• egg white1 tablespoon

  well beaten

• egg whites↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons

  well beaten

• pure vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• all-purpose flour↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• chopped pecans1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 5 by 3" loaf pan. Line the bottom of pan with a strip of tin foil to fit down the length & up the short sides with enough extra length to extend over the edges by 1 1/2". Lightly grease foil and set pan aside.

2. 2

   Place butter and chocolate in a med. microwaveable bowl. Microwave on med. power until chocolate is soft and butter is melted, about 1 minute Stir until chocolate is smooth. Add sugar and whisk well. Then add egg white and vanilla. Whisk until blended. Add the flour and salt. Whisk well. Fold in pecans. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.

3. 3

   Bake until toothpick inserted in centre comes out with moist crumbs, 28-30 minutes; the top will be dry and starting to shrink from edges of pan. Do not overcook.

4. 4

   Remove from oven and place on wire rack. Let brownie cool completely in the pan. Use edges of foil to lift the brownies out of the pan. Remove the foil and cut brownie into three servings.