4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup butter or margarine
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup half and half
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Melt together baking chocolate and butter. Add eggs, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla. Spread the mixture in a 10 x 15-inch jellyroll pan and bake for 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Refrigerate until cool.
Meanwhile, cream together 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar. Slowly add 1/4 cup half and half and 4 tablespoons butter. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread over the cooked chocolate base. Melt together chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons half-and-half, and 4 tablespoons butter. Mix well, then cool.
Spread over the filling, then refrigerate until set. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Makes 24 bars.