Yield: 9 large brownies
Walnut Brownies Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Walnut Brownies - Fudgy brownies with a delicious nutty crunch! These decadent brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cup chopped walnuts, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in ½ cup of the semi-sweet chocolate morsels with the sugar. Stir until combined and morsels are melted.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
- Add in almond extract.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big stroked, stir JUST until combined and no longer see dry ingredients.
- Fold in ½ cup of the remaining semi-sweet morsels and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate morsels and the remaining ½ cup of chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 42-45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool COMPLETELY before cutting.
Notes
- Do not over stir after adding the dry ingredients.
- Use a plastic knife for cutting cooled brownies.
- Store brownies in airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze brownies in airtight freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
- The almond extract gives these brownies a unique nutty flavor! Some people think it gives them a cherry or amaretto flavor, what do YOU think?
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1 large brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 711Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 78gFiber: 4gSugar: 58gProtein: 10g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.