Halva Adds a Delicious Layer to Brownies

Melt the semisweet chocolate in the microwave or a bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Allow it to cool slightly. Featured Video Preheat the oven to 350 F and butter and flour an 8-inch square pan. You can also line it with parchment paper to help remove the baked brownies if you wish. Add the sugar and butter to a large bowl and, using a stand or hand mixer, cream them together until the mixture has lightened in color. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and melted and cooled chocolate. In a separate bowl, sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine. Cut the halva into 1/2-inch pieces and sprinkle them evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Pour the brownie batter over the halva and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the tops of the brownies are set. Cool before slicing and removing from the pan. Enjoy.