Save Rich, dense, and irresistibly chocolaty brownies with crunchy walnuts, made effortlessly in a single baking pan for easy cleanup.
I love making these brownies because they come together so easily and always impress guests with their rich flavor.
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 28 to 32 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 My family gathers around eagerly every time I bring these brownies to the table, making dessert a joyful moment.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat. You can omit chocolate chips for a nut-only brownie.
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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These brownies are perfect for any occasion and never fail to delight. Enjoy every fudgy bite!
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I achieve fudgy brownies?
To keep brownies fudgy, avoid overbaking and slightly underbake them. This retains moisture and creates the desired dense texture.
- → Can I substitute walnuts with other nuts?
Yes, pecans or hazelnuts work well as alternatives and add their unique crunch and flavor to the brownies.
- → Is it important to melt the butter first?
Melted butter helps blend ingredients smoothly and contributes to the rich texture of the brownies.
- → Can chocolate chips be added?
Optional semisweet chocolate chips can be folded into the batter to add bursts of melted chocolate throughout.
- → How should brownies be cooled before cutting?
Let the baked brownies cool completely in the pan to set properly, preventing crumbling when cut into squares.
- → What pan size is recommended?
A 9x13-inch baking pan works best to ensure even baking and proper thickness of the brownie layer.