Save Rich, dense, and irresistibly chocolaty brownies with crunchy walnuts, made effortlessly in a single baking pan for easy cleanup.
I first baked these brownies for a family gathering and everyone loved the fudgy texture and the nutty crunch.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add-ins: 1 cup (120 g) chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup (90 g) semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In the baking pan, melt the butter in the preheating oven. Remove the pan and stir in the sugar directly into the melted butter until combined.
- Step 3:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4:
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder over the wet mixture in the pan. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined.
- Step 5:
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips if using, ensuring theyre evenly distributed.
- Step 6:
- Smooth the batter evenly in the pan.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 2832 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake for fudgy brownies).
- Step 8:
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Save Our family loves sharing these brownies at weekend get-togethers, enjoying their warm gooey goodness with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Required Tools
9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, sifter (optional), knife for cutting
Allergen Information
Contains eggs dairy (butter) gluten (flour) and tree nuts (walnuts). Check all ingredient labels for possible cross-contamination if you have allergies.
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Enjoy these brownies fresh for the best texture and flavor.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve fudgy brownies?
Underbaking slightly ensures a moist and fudgy texture rather than cakey. Keep an eye on the baking time to catch them when a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
- → Can I substitute walnuts?
Pecans or hazelnuts can replace walnuts for a different nutty flavor or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free option.
- → Is it necessary to line the pan?
Lining with parchment paper helps remove the brownies easily and keeps the pan clean for simple cleanup.
- → What’s the best way to mix ingredients?
After melting butter and stirring in sugar, add eggs one at a time with vanilla. Gently fold dry ingredients and nuts to maintain texture.
- → How should I store leftover brownies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to maintain freshness and moisture.