Tessa’s Recipe Rundown
Taste: Tons of sweet chocolate cocoa flavor perfectly balanced by the nutty walnuts. Texture: Super fudgy and moist with a nice chew. Ease: I think these are almost as easy as box mix brownies, but oh so much tastier. Pros: Your new go-to classic brownie recipe. Cons: None whatsoever! Would I make this again? Absolutely. These are the perfect treat to bring to work, school, or to say “thank you” to someone special.This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.
If you subscribe to my emails (there’s a sign up box at the bottom of this post), then you know my dad had a pretty serious surgery at the beginning of the year.
Thankfully, everything went perfectly and he’s already on the mend. I actually made some of these brownies for the hospital staff who helped restore his health. I don’t know about you, but homemade treats make the best “thank you” gift in my book!
This Walnut Fudge Brownies recipe truly is the ultimate version of that classic brownie so many of us grew up eating and loving. I used to be on the fence about adding nuts into brownies.
Then I met a food scientist who made a brownie recipe with walnuts very similar to this one. He told me that he ALWAYS bakes brownies with walnuts because of the natural “umami” flavor they add that perfectly complements the sweetness of the brownie itself.
That’s why when I began my partnership with The California Walnut Board last year, I knew I would have to share a walnut-loaded brownie recipe at some point!
Walnut Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (66 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup (85 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (80 grams) chopped California walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate for about 45 seconds on high power. Stir and continue heating in 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. If still very hot, let cool slightly before adding in the vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk. Stir until very well combined. Add in the flour, cornstarch, and salt and stir until just combined. Fold in the walnuts. Batter will be thick.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. The brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days, or in the fridge for 1 week.
I adore a good fudgy brownie too!!! These look so rich and decadent and I love the walnut crunch scattered throughout!
Oh my! So delicious! I made it lastnight and turned out so perfectly! 35mins is just exactly the right time baked these goodies! This is going to be #mygotobrownies ! Thank you for sharing!
I’m so thrilled to hear that, Rodella! I’d love to see a picture the next time you make them. If you can, tag #handletheheat on Instagram or email a pic to me 🙂 🙂
These brownies look absolutely amazing. I love walnuts.
Mmmm, getting my shopping list ready. Looks like I’m making fudge brownies tomorrow
Looks DELISH!!!! Cannot wait to try. Love nuts in brownies.
These are just darn perfect!!!
I am so glad to hear that your dad is on the mend. What a great treat for the staff. Walnuts in brownies are a must in my book!
YES! The more walnuts the better! LOVE these!
Right?! Thanks, Lauren!
Did I ever mention that I am a Walnut-aholic? These look fabulous!
Haha! Thank you Carolyn 🙂
I’m French, thanks to give equivalences in grams 🙂
You’re welcome!
Great, great photos ! Great yummy idea ! As always 🙂 Thank you so much !
Oh my goodness – these look INCREDIBLE!
I will defiantly be making these soon! x
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