Walnut and Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla essence
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup walnut pieces

Warm Chocolate Sauce

• 2/3 cup to 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz (115 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped fine
• Extra walnuts to serve.

Directions

1. reheat oven to 350F.
2. Grease an 8 inch square pan.
3. In a small pot melt together butter and chocolate until smooth, let cool.
4. Once cool, add in egg and sugar, mix until incorporated. Add in flour, vanilla, and salt. Beat with a wooden spoon until nice and smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle walnut pieces over batter.
5. Bake for about 45 - 50, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and let cool.

Warm Chocolate Sauce

1. Chop chocolate and place into a heat proof bowl and set aside.
2. Place 2/3 cup cream in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and place the pan on a cool surface.
3. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until creamy and melted.
4. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
5. Pour warm sauce over your brownie.