Pin It Rich, dense, and irresistibly chocolaty brownies with crunchy walnuts, made effortlessly in a single baking pan for easy cleanup.
I first served these brownies at a family gathering and they disappeared within minutes everyone loved them.
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:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter:
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar:
- 4 large eggs:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract:
- 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.
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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.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 340, Total Fat: 20 g, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 4 g per serving
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Your Questions Answered
- → How can I ensure the brownies stay fudgy?
Remove the brownies from the oven when a toothpick shows moist crumbs to prevent overbaking and maintain fudginess.
- → Can I substitute walnuts with other nuts?
Yes, pecans or hazelnuts work well as alternatives and provide a similar crunchy texture.
- → Is it necessary to melt butter in the baking pan?
Melting butter directly in the pan simplifies mixing and helps incorporate sugar thoroughly for a smooth batter.
- → What is the best way to fold in dry ingredients?
Gently sift and fold dry ingredients into wet components with a spatula until just combined to avoid toughening the texture.
- → Can I add chocolate chips to the batter?
Yes, adding semisweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter enhances richness and adds bursts of melted chocolate.