Save to Pinterest Rich, dense, and irresistibly chocolaty brownies with crunchy walnuts, made effortlessly in a single baking pan for easy cleanup.
This recipe has been my go-to when I want a delicious treat without the mess of multiple bowls.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Wet Ingredients: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add-ins: 1 cup (120 g) chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup (90 g) semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and mix sugar:
- In the baking pan, melt the butter in the preheating oven. Remove the pan and stir in the sugar directly into the melted butter until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients:
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder over the wet mixture in the pan. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in add-ins:
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips if using, ensuring theyre evenly distributed.
- Smooth batter:
- Smooth the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake:
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake for fudgy brownies).
- Cool and serve:
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Save to Pinterest My family always gathers around when I bake these; it brings such warmth to our home.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Required Tools
9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, sifter (optional), knife for cutting
Allergen Information
Contains eggs, dairy (butter), gluten (flour), and tree nuts (walnuts). Check all ingredient labels for possible cross-contamination if you have allergies.
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These brownies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I make brownies extra fudgy?
Slightly underbake the brownies by checking with a toothpick and removing them while a few moist crumbs remain for a fudgier texture.
- → Can I substitute the walnuts?
Yes, pecans or hazelnuts can be swapped in, or you can omit nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- → What is the best pan size for baking?
A 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan is recommended to ensure even baking and proper thickness.
- → How do I incorporate the ingredients directly in the pan?
Start by melting the butter in the pan, then stir in sugar before adding eggs and dry ingredients, folding gently to combine.
- → Are chocolate chips necessary?
Chocolate chips are optional, but they add extra pockets of melted chocolate for enhanced richness.
- → How should the brownies be cooled?
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking pan to set properly before cutting into squares.