🍫 Homemade Walnut Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy, and packed with crunchy walnuts—these brownies are simple and seriously satisfying.
🥄 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan
2. Mix wet ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth
3. Add dry ingredients
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt
- Mix just until combined (don’t overmix)
4. Fold in goodies
- Add chopped walnuts (and chocolate chips if using)
5. Bake
- Pour batter into pan
- Bake 20–25 minutes
- Center should be slightly soft for fudgy brownies
6. Cool & serve
- Let cool before cutting into squares
💡 Tips for perfect brownies
- Slightly underbake for extra fudginess
- Toast walnuts beforehand for deeper flavor
- Chill brownies for cleaner slices
🟡 What makes them special
- Crisp top, gooey center
- Rich chocolate flavor + crunchy walnuts
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient shortcut brownie recipe or a healthier low-sugar version that still tastes amazing.
