Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

A classic chocolate brownie recipe that is better than any brownie that comes out of a box.

Why is it that everyone I know make their chocolate brownies from a box? Sure it’s fast and easy but what kind of fun is that? I’ve posted several recipes in the past where you get to make the brownies from scratch. My King Kong Brownies come to mind. Well, this Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts recipe is fun because you get to make the batter in a saucepan before baking.

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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 don’t like any type of nuts in their brownies (like my mom), but I found that the chopped walnuts added a nice texture to these chocolate brownies. If you are like mom and don’t care for nuts in your brownie, you can just leave them out. Or substitute the walnuts for almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts, pecans or even peanuts. My wife actually prefers chocolate chips in her brownies instead of nuts.

How to make Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

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

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Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

A classic chocolate brownie recipe that is better than any brownie that comes out of a box.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, chocolate

Servings: 16

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Chef Rodney

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
• 2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2 Egg(s) Beaten
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 Cup Walnuts Chopped (optional)

how to make this recipe

• 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 8×8 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: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4.1% | Calcium: 2% | Iron: 6.1%

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