Chocolate Fudgy Brownies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Beat the eggs into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the chopped walnuts, reserving a few for sprinkling on top.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the reserved walnuts on top and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet.

9. 9

   Cool completely in the pan before dusting with confectioner's sugar and cutting into squares.