Nutty Brownies
These rich, fudgy brownies loaded with toasted nuts offer the ultimate combination of chewy texture and decadent chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), melted
- •1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- •2 large eggs, at room temperature
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (30g)
- •1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- •3/4 cup mixed toasted nuts, such as walnuts and pecans, coarsely chopped (90g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan, lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly pale.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, gently folding the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just incorporated.
- 5
Fold in two-thirds of the chopped toasted nuts, saving the remaining nuts to sprinkle on top.
- 6
Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with your spatula, and scatter the reserved nuts evenly over the surface.
- 7
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached rather than wet batter.
- 8
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out by the parchment paper and slicing into squares.
💡 Chef tips
- For the best flavor and crunch, toast your raw nuts in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes before chopping and adding them to the batter.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them for a denser, fudgier texture.
- You can easily substitute walnuts or pecans with roasted hazelnuts, almonds, or macadamia nuts depending on your preference.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished brownies should have a shiny, crinkly top crust, a dense and intensely chocolatey interior, and a satisfying crunch from the toasted nuts.