11/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour 1/3 cup dark chocolate cocoa 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate morsels 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Whipped Cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325F.

2. Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, butter, eggs, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer. Stir in chocolate morsels and walnuts. Spread batter evenly in a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.