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Walnut Brownies Recipe

Walnut Brownies - Fudgy brownies with a delicious nutty crunch! These decadent brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 9 large brownies
Calories: 711 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
  4. Add in almond and vanilla extracts.
  5. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big stroked, stir JUST until combined and no longer see dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in 1/2 cup of the remaining semi-sweet morsels and 1 cup of the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate morsels and the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
  8. 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

Serving 1large brownie Calories 711kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 58g (116%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9large brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 711

% Daily Value*

Serving 1large brownie
Calories 711kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 58g 116%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.