Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in ½ cup of the semi-sweet chocolate morsels with the sugar. Stir until combined and morsels are melted.

Step 3

Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.

Step 4

Add in almond extract.

Step 5

Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big stroked, stir JUST until combined and no longer see dry ingredients.

Step 6

Fold in 1/2 cup of the remaining semi-sweet morsels and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate morsels and the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.

Step 8

Bake for 42-45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool COMPLETELY before cutting.