Recipe Data

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar.
4. Carefully fold in the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
5. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
6. Stir in the sifted flour and chopped walnuts (if using), mixing until well combined.
7. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
8. Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes, being careful not to overbake.
9. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into 16 squares.
10. Serve!