Double Chocolate Orange Brownies

Ingredients:

• 2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (grated orange peel)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

In a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter together. In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs; add sugar and beat well. Add chocolate mixture, vanilla and orange peel.Stir in the flour and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Pour into greased 8 x 8 inch square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool on wire cooling rack, then cut into squares.