Chocolate Brownies With Walnuts
A chewy and fudgy chocolate brownie topped with chocolate frosting and walnuts.
Equipment
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 8"x8" Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Unsalted butter
- 2 Cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 Cup All-purpose flour
- 1 Cup Ground cocoa powder Unsweetened
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- 1 Cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Cup Chopped walnuts
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ Cup Unsalted butter
- 1/3 Cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened
- 1-1½ Cup Powdered sugar
- 2-3 T. Whole milk
Instructions
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet until just combined. (Do not over mix or the brownies will turn out “cakey”).
- Stir the chocolate chips and walnuts into the batter and transfer to the prepared baking pan. Spread into an even layer and transfer to the pre-heated oven.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Brownies will still be soft and will finish setting while they cool.
- While brownies are cooling, whisk together all of the ingredients for the frosting.
- Frost brownies and top with walnuts.
Notes
- Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and gives them a great crunch. Toast the walnuts in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes. You don't want to burn them so start checking them at 5 minutes and then every minute or two thereafter until the walnuts are toasted and you can smell their aroma.
- Frosting the brownies is optional, but it adds an extra chocolatey flavor to the brownies.
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