Prisoner Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a square baking pan (8x8 inches) with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Melt the Chocolate and Butter

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until combined.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients

Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Add Nuts

Fold in the chopped nuts to the batter gently.

Pour and Bake

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.

Cool and Cut

Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Add Toppings

Once cooled, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and chili flakes on top of the brownies for an added kick.