Melt In The Mouth Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• 150g dark chocolate
• 150g butter (unsalted works best)
• 3 large eggs
• 225g caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100g plain flour
• Pinch of salt
• 125g dried fruit or nuts if desired

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Method

1. Heat the oven to 180C.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate together over a pan of simmering water (ensure the bowl does not rest in the water). Once melted leave aside to cool.
3. Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla together and beat well using an electric mixer.
4. When the chocolate mixture has cooled, add in the egg mix and beat again.
5. Sieve in the flour and salt and beat until smooth and there are no lumps.
6. Add the dried fruit and / or nuts if using.
7. Pour the mixture into a well greased baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper. that overhangs the sides slightly
8. Make sure it is even and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. They will be done when the top has formed a crust and has started to crack.
9. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 30 minutes, if you can wait!
10. Once cooled, cut into squares and lift out using the overhanging parchment paper.
11. Peel away paper and tuck in!