Fudge Brownie Delight

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13x9-inch glass baking pan with butter.

2. Toast Walnuts

If using, spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.

3. Melt Butter and Chocolate

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.

4. Combine Eggs, Sugar, Salt, and Vanilla

Whisk together eggs, salt, sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture to the egg-sugar mixture and whisk until combined, then gently fold in the flour.

6. Add Walnuts and Bake

Fold in toasted walnuts if using, pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a knife comes out with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool and Serve

Allow brownies to cool to room temperature in the pan, then cover and let rest before cutting into squares and serving.