Hooray for (eating lots of food during) the Super Bowl!

I heard that there's a football game tomorrow.  I don't know anything about football, but apparently this is a big one.  Here's what I do know:  Super Bowl = food.  

mmm... brownies...

...outrageous brownies

The great thing about bringing brownies to a party is that you can sample them ahead of time.  Just cut them up, arrange on a nice plate and nobody will know that a few are missing.  Unless, of course, you post it on your blog.  Sorry friends, we ate some of the brownies. 

Here's the recipe.  Whenever I make them, people say they are the best brownies ever.  While I'm not sure that they are the best, they are pretty darn good.  If you can contain yourself, try not to eat them straight from the oven, or you'll be disappointed.  These are best after they've chilled.  If you're like me and can't wait for them to cool, pop one in the freezer for 10-20 minutes.  Delicious!  

Outrageous Brownies

adapted from The Barefoot Contessa

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 ounces plus 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/8 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus 1/8 cup, divided
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced walnut pieces (I left these out)

Preparation

1. Preheat over 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
2. Melt together the butter, 8 ounces chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, heating for 1 minute, thirty seconds.  Stir, then continue to cook for 30 second increments until melted.  Cool slightly.  In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla, and sugar.  Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and cool to room temperature.
3. Stir together 1/2 cup of the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and 6 ounces of the chocolate chips with 1/8 cup flour to coat. Then add to the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the pan against the oven shelf to force air out from under the brownie dough.  Return to oven for 10-15 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into squares.