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    Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    Published on March 1, 2019 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A classic chocolate brownie recipe that is better than any brownie that comes out of a box.
     
    Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    This Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts recipe is fun to make because you get to make the batter in a saucepan before you bake them in the oven.

    Why is it that everyone I know makes their chocolate brownies from a box? Sure it's fast and easy but how much fun is that? I've posted several recipes in the past where you get to make brownies from scratch. My King Kong Brownies come to mind.

    Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    Unlike other brownie recipes, the batter for this brownie recipe is made in a saucepan. So when I said this recipe was old school, I wasn't kidding. I realize some of you don't like nuts in their brownies (like my mom), but I found that chopped walnuts add a nice texture to these chocolate brownies.

    Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    If you are like my mom and don't care for nuts in your brownie, or simply allergic to nuts, you can just leave them out. You can also substitute the walnuts for almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts, pecans or even peanuts. My wife actually prefers chocolate chips in her brownies instead of nuts.

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

    For more great recipes with Unsweetened Chocolate, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder and Walnuts.

    🥣 How to make Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    Preheat oven to 350°F.
    In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Add sugar, mix well then let the mixture cool in the saucepan.
    Add beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix till well combined.
    Spread brownie mixture into greased 8x8 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

    Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

    A classic chocolate brownie recipe that is better than any brownie that comes out of a box.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 171 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
    • 2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
    • 1 Cup White Sugar
    • 2 Eggs, Beaten
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ Cup Walnuts, Chopped (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Add sugar, mix well then let the mixture cool in saucepan.
    • Add beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix till well combined. 
    • Spread brownie mixture into greased 8x8 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

    Notes

    → Make sure you let the chocolate mixture to cool completely before you add the eggs or they will scramble!
    → If you or anyone consuming this recipe has a nut allergy, please take the appropriate precautions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 205IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Janelle

      December 28, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      Love, love this recipe. Very easy to make and did not take long. A keeper in my house.

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