Homemade Chocolate Walnut Brownies

By Rebecca Friedman
Total Time
55 Mins
Serves
12
Serving Size
1/12th of pan
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Walnuts really make the difference with this simple homemade chocolate brownie recipe. Fudgy and delicious!

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
40 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins
Calories
360
Total Fat
22
Saturated Fat
11
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.797
Monounsaturated Fat
5.617
Cholesterol
75
Sodium
230
Carbohydrates
42
Dietary Fiber
3
Total Sugars
33
Protein
5
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
40
Iron
2
Potassium
180

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup California walnuts, chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in sugar and vanilla. When cool enough, stir in eggs.
  3. Stir together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; add to batter and stir well.
  4. Stir in walnuts then spread evenly in prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.