Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies
Ingredients
- ¾ call-purpose flour
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- ¾ cunsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cpacked brown sugar
- ½ tspbaking powder
- ¼ tspsalt
- 4 ozbittersweet chocolate
coarsely chopped, divided
- ⅓ cmilk
2% or whole
- 6 tbspbutter
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 2 largeeggs
lightly beaten
- ½ cchopped walnuts
divided
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- 3
Place half of the bittersweet chocolate and the milk in a small saucepan and place it over LOW heat. Cook and stir for a minute or two and then add the butter. Continue cooking over LOW heat, stirring constantly, until the butter and chocolate have completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- 4
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the flour mixture in the mixing bowl and stir until slightly combined. Add the eggs, remaining bittersweet chocolate, and ¼ cup of the walnuts (reserve remaining nuts for later) to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup walnuts.
- 6
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging, approximately 20 to 22 minutes for 9-inch baking dish or 22 to 26 minutes for a 8-inch baking dish. The edges should seem solid but the center will appear somewhat soft and will continue to set up as the brownies cool. Ovens can vary so I recommend setting your kitchen timer for a couple of minutes shy of the recommended baking times and watching them closely towards the end. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the baking dish before cutting and serving.
Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies
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About this Recipe
Craving that ultimate chocolate indulgence? These Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies deliver a deliciously rich, dense, and utterly satisfying treat that easily outshines any boxed mix. You'll love how straightforward it is to achieve such a decadent result.
This recipe shines by combining both bittersweet chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder, creating an intensely deep chocolate flavor. The careful balance of granulated and brown sugars works to contribute to that signature fudgy texture and moist crumb, ensuring every bite is pure bliss.
Prepare for a truly luxurious brownie experience. Each square offers a harmonious blend of deep, dark chocolate intensity with a wonderfully dense, fudgy texture that practically melts in your mouth. The addition of crunchy walnuts provides a delightful textural contrast and a subtle nutty finish, elevating these classic brownies to a new level of homemade perfection. They offer superior flavor and texture compared to store-bought options.
While the walnuts add a delightful crunch, you can easily customize these brownies. If you prefer a pure, unadulterated fudge brownie, simply omit the chopped walnuts entirely. To adjust the level of nuttiness, you could also slightly reduce the amount of walnuts used.
These rich brownies are perfect for a potluck, a cozy evening dessert, or as a delightful treat any time a chocolate craving strikes. Serve them plain for a classic experience or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.