Quick Mix Easter Brownies

These chocolate brownies are easy to mix up in a saucepan, and they're chewy, moist, and delicious!

INGREDIENTS:
6 tablespoons butter
2 ounces dark chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup caster sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plain flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 325°/ 180 C. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool. With a whisk, beat in the vanilla and sugar.

Whisk in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir flour, measure into a small bowl, and stir in the baking powder and salt, blending well. With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the first mixture. Stir in the chopped nuts, blending well. Spoon into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake the brownies for about 25 minutes.

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