Ingredients

  • 6 1/4 ounces butter
  • 5 ounces milk chocolate
  • 15 ounces soft dark brown sugar
  • 6 1/4 ounces flour
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 drop vanilla essence
  • chopped walnuts (optional)
  • Icing
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 18 ounces icing sugar

Method

  • Melt the butter and chocolate in a large saucepan.
  • Add the sugar and remove from the heat. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Add the flour, eggs, vanilla essence and nuts if using them.
  • Beat until smooth. Pour into a lined tin. Cook in a moderate oven until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  • For the icing:
  • Melt the butter with the milk. Add the icing sugar and sifted cocoa powder.
  • Beat until smooth. Cool slightly then spread over the cooled brownie.
  • Allow icing to set and then cut into squares.
  • NB-These freeze very well.