Instructions

  1. For Brownies:
  2. In mixer blend butter, and brown sugar.
  3. Then add baking powder, salt, vanilla, and then eggs.
  4. Mix in flour.
  5. fold in chips and nuts.
  6. Grease a 9 by 13-inch pan and smooth brownie mixture in with a spatula.
  7. Bake 350°F for 22-25 minutes.
  8. Top should be shiny and firm when you touch the center with a finger -- do not over bake or it will be dry (oven temps may vary so watch brownies closely).
  9. Sauce:
  10. Combine first 3 ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  11. Cook for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and add flavoring.
  12. To assemble:
  13. While they are still warm, cut brownies into 12 pieces, they may be a little crumbly--they are more cake like in texture.
  14. Place a brownie on a plate and top with 2 scoops of ice cream.
  15. Then drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with more nuts.