Easter gift to make - chocolate brownies

Chocolate is synonymous with Easter, and these gooey mocha brownies are little squares of chocolate heaven! Deceptively simple to make, once cooled, cut them into squares, pop in a pretty jar and tie with ribbon for a unique Easter gift.

Ingredients

• 150 g unsalted butter
• 150g g dark chocolate (min 70% cocoa solids)
• 4 medium eggs
• 300 g light muscovado sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 150 g plain flour
• 100 g dark or milk chocolate chips or pieces
• 4 tbsp camp coffee (optional)
• 1 tsp sea salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 160c fan and line a 9” inch/23cm square tin
2. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a pan over a low heat, stirring a few times
3. When melted add the sugar and stir gently until mixed
4. Cool slightly and add the beaten eggs, vanilla paste and coffee
5. Fold in the flour, sea salt and chocolate pieces
6. Pour into a tin and bake for 20 minutes for gooey brownies
7. Once cool, cut into squares
8. If making for a present, pop the brownies into a clean kilner jar, decorate with ribbon and add a tag with your personal greeting.