These rich brownies are great for treating yourself this summer! They'll be a hit at any summer party, especially with a scoop of your favorite ice cream or gelato. They're rich, chocolatey, and fudgy.
Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in 30 second increments in a bowl that can go in the microwave. Stir the mixture until it is smooth. Let it cool down a bit. Whisk the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a different bowl until everything is well mixed. Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture while stirring all the time. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and gently fold them in until they are just mixed. Be careful not to mix too much. Add the chopped nuts if you want to. When the baking pan is ready, pour the batter in and spread it out evenly. In a hot oven, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs still attached. Before cutting the brownies into squares, let them cool all the way in the pan.
