DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
• 2. Line a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, leaving overhang.
• 3. In a large glass bowl, heat butter or margarine and chocolate in microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes; stir until smooth and let stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
• 4. Whisk in sugar, eggs, flour and almond extract; stir in pecans and half of the chocolate chips (1 cup).
• 5. Transfer batter to prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
• 6. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until top is dry to the touch.
• 7. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack; lift brownie from pan with foil.
• 8. Cut into squares and serve.