Rich Chocolate Brownies

This recipe contains no baking powder or baking soda, ensuring extra dense and moist brownies.

3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, well mashed
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup broken walnut meats

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F if using a glass pan).

Combine flour and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Melt margarine or butter and unsweetened chocolate in a small pan on low heat. Cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. Add mashed banana. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gradually sift and stir in flour mixture. Add chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour into an 8-inch square pan that has been sprayed with Pam or cooking oil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Makes 16 sinfully delicious brownies.