Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts (Print Version)

Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with crunchy walnuts. A perfect blend of gooey chocolate and nutty textures in every bite.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 6 oz unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
02 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup walnut halves or pieces, roughly chopped
10 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined and glossy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into 12 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crackly top and fudgy center creates this incredible textural experience that store-bought brownies just cant replicate.
  • You can customize the baking time depending on your mood - shorter for that gooey midnight comfort or longer for a more structured treat when serving to guests.
02 -
  • The skewer test is crucial - when it comes out with moist crumbs rather than wet batter, your brownies are done, even if they seem underbaked.
  • Refrigerating the brownies for 30 minutes after cooling makes cutting them into perfect squares almost effortless.
03 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper that extends over the sides to create handles - youll thank yourself when its time to lift out the entire brownie for perfect cutting.
  • The brownies slice most cleanly when you wipe your knife with a warm, damp cloth between each cut.

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