Homemade Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Walnuts really make the difference with this simple homemade treat. Rich and delicious!

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    40 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter a 9"x9" square baking pan.
  3. In a double boiler over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips together and remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  5. When the chocolate/butter mixture has cooled a little whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
  6. Note: it is important to cool the chocolate/butter mixture or the eggs will cook.
  7. Add the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
  8. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  9. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 367 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43.4 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg
Fat: 21.6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5.5 g
Sodium: 125 mg