Chocolate Brownie

It's a favourite and easy to make:

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2 eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence (if desired)
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Your choice of: 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks or nuts (eg walnuts, pecans) or dried fruit eg cranberries, or dates (chopped and washed)

Method
Gently melt 1/2 cup butter and 2 ounces (2 squares) unsweetened baking chocolate in a large saucepan.
Cool then add 1 cup of white sugar and 2 eggs (slightly beaten).  Add vanilla.
Mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix 2/3 cup All Purpose or Unbleached Flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
Add a pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter).  Mix the dry and wet ingredients together in the saucepan (no need for a bowl).

To finish, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped dates (washed) or 1/2 cup of your favourite chocolate chips, chocolate bar, cranberries, walnuts or pecans (for texture).

Pour the batter into a 9" square baking pan (lined with baking paper).

Bake at 150 - 180 degrees celsius (depending on how hot your oven is, for 20 to 25 minutes).  The secret is not to over bake.  Cool and cut.