Mixed Nuts Brownies

• 12 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 150 grams unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup pistachios plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 cup almonds plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 cup walnuts plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 cup chocolate plus extra for garnish
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 110 grams dark chocolate finely chopped
• 250 grams unsalted butter room temperature, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a microwaveable bowl, add the cocoa and butter for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 30 more seconds. Stir and let it cool.
3. Add sugar and vanilla and mix well. Add the eggs one by one, then add the flour, mixed nuts, and chocolate. Mix but do not over-beat.
4. Pour into a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Take out of the oven and let the brownies cool.
5. Beat the eggs and the sugar for 5 minutes. Place this mixture over a bain marie, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens.
6. Add the chocolate and cook for 3 more minutes.
7. Pour this mixture into another bowl and let it cool. Add the butter and beat using the electric mixer. The frosting should be creamy.
8. Spread the frosting over the brownies and sprinkle with mixed nuts.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Mixed-Nuts-Brownies-627116 (may not work)