Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies with a crackly top and gooey centre.

Ingredients

• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (115 g) butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175 C (350 F). Line an 8-inch square pan with baking paper.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat or in the microwave. Let cool slightly.
3. Whisk in the sugar, then the eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Fold in flour, cocoa powder and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
6. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until the edges are set but the centre is still slightly soft.
7. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares.