Brownie Fudge Squares

If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for any holiday or special gathering - or just when you want to treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate dessert.

Brownies:
1 cup butter, cubed
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1½ cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. sea salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Fudge:
4½ cups sugar
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
½ cup butter, cubed
1 (12 oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips (340 g)
1 (11½ oz) pkg milk chocolate chips (326 g)
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4). Grease a 9x13" baking pan.

Make the Brownies:
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; blend in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a prepared pan.

Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack while preparing topping.

Make the Fudge:
Combine the sugar, milk and butter in a large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate chips, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Add walnuts. Spread over warm brownies. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1" squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information:
1 piece: 128 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.