Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Fudge Brownies with crunchy walnuts for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat until light and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Include Nuts and Chocolate: Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips if desired. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and chill before cutting.
- Toast the walnuts beforehand for a deeper nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
