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 quickly became a favorite treat for everyone.
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
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and add sugar:
- 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.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- 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.
- Add walnuts and chips:
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips if using ensuring theyre evenly distributed.
- Smooth batter:
- Smooth the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake:
- Bake for 28 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake for fudgy brownies).
- Cool and cut:
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Pin It This recipe always brings the family together for a sweet moment around the table.
Notes
For extra fudginess slightly underbake the brownies. 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 as a quick and delicious dessert any day of the week.
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I achieve a fudgier texture?
Slightly underbake the brownies and remove them when a toothpick shows moist crumbs for a richer, fudgier center.
- → Can I substitute walnuts?
You can swap walnuts with pecans, hazelnuts, or omit nuts entirely for a different texture and flavor profile.
- → Is it necessary to melt the butter in the pan?
Melting the butter directly in the baking pan streamlines the process and helps incorporate sugar smoothly, but you can melt separately if preferred.
- → What is the best way to fold dry ingredients?
Gently fold the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- → Can chocolate chips be added?
Yes, semisweet chocolate chips added to the batter enhance the chocolate richness and create melty pockets throughout.