Chocolate Nut Brownies with Chocolate Drizzle

Ingredients:

– **For the Brownies:**
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

– **For the Chocolate Drizzle:**
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

 Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. **Prepare the Brownie Batter:**
– In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
– In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
– Fold in the chopped nuts.

3. **Bake the Brownies:**
– Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
– Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.

4. **Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle:**
– In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

5. **Drizzle and Serve:**
– Once the brownies are completely cool, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top using a spoon or a piping bag.
– Let the chocolate set before cutting the brownies into squares.

6. **Enjoy:**
– Serve the brownies and enjoy the rich, chocolatey treat!

These brownies are perfect for any chocolate lover and can be customized with your favorite nuts or even additional toppings like caramel or sea salt.